Instructor, Interactive Design & Technology – Saskatoon Campus

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

This position will provide instruction to Interactive Design and Technology diploma students. The incumbent will work as part of an instructional team to ensure cohesive delivery of the program. As part of an interdependent instructional team you may also participate in the development of curriculum and assessments.
1. Provide program academic leadership and ensure an effective environment for students through the planning, preparation and delivery of curriculum.
2. Define and evaluate learning outcomes, develop appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and develop/select teaching resources.
3. Prepare and deliver instruction, assignments, and demonstrations for educational purposes.
4. Develop and maintain agency/community relations.
5. Develop evaluation tools, facilitate practical skill evaluations and evaluate, monitor and record student progress.
6. Ensure an effective environment for students through the design and revision of program learning materials.
7. Manage the learning environment and provide support to students.
8. Participate in meetings, committee work, etc as required.

1. A university degree with coursework in web and multimedia development, graphic design, visual arts, interactive authoring, video, animation or audio communications and two years of recent and relevant experience in any of the following; interactive design or development, creative design, graphic design, front-end web design, user experience, media production, 3D tools and applications, Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) or other related creative field.

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A diploma in interactive design or certificate in new media communications with coursework in web and multimedia development, graphic design, visual arts, interactive authoring, video, animation or audio communications and five years of recent and relevant experience in any of the following; interactive design or development, creative design, graphic design, front-end web design, user experience, media production, 3D tools and applications, Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) or other related creative field.

1. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of macOS, Windows operating systems, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications (design, video, UI & UX apps). Use of Blender, Unreal Engine or other 3D software is an asset.
2. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, email, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
3. Effective interpersonal skills.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Effective instructional ability.
6. Ability to develop curriculum.
7. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
8. Values diversity, equity and inclusion in all work practices and interactions.