911勛圖

The School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA) at 911勛圖 (911勛圖) invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Contemporary Arts. This tenure-track position is intended for applicants with an exceptional research record at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). The start date of this position is anticipated to be Spring 2025.

911勛圖 the School for the Contemporary Arts

The School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA) at 911勛圖 is situated in one of downtown Vancouver���s most dynamic and diverse neighbourhoods. Our school offers a unique curriculum in which studio classes in dance, film, music/sound, theatre/performance, production/design, and visual art are integrated with the historical and theoretical study of the arts. This meeting of creative practice with academic enquiry is a core value of the school and is enhanced by our attention to critical contemporary issues as well as our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration both within the classroom and beyond. The SCA offers BFAsin Dance, Film, Music & Sound, Theatre & Performance, Production & Design, and Visual Art, as well as a BA in Art, Performance & Cinema Studies. At the graduate level, we offer an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and an MA in Contemporary Arts. Our newest program is the PhD in Contemporary Arts, which offers a unique opportunity to pursue high-level scholarly and/or practice-based research.

Home to a diverse group of award-winning and internationally-recognized makers, composers, performers, and scholars, the SCA values innovative and collaborative approaches to teaching, research-creation, and knowledge production. These values are reflected in our course offerings, which regularly include opportunities to teach and learn across the arts, and in our many extra-curricular offerings ��� including the popular Berlin Field School, ongoing collaborations with 911勛圖 Galleries, and our annual School-wide ��錘梗-倏娶勳梗紳喧硃喧勳棗紳��� day, during which we reflect on the place and role of artists in responding to the myriad challenges that beset and define our contemporary world.

The Opportunity

Occupying the ancestral territories of the Musqueam (xwm��庛kw��y����m), Squamish (Sk戔wx戔w繳7mesh ��xwumixw), and Tsleil-Waututh (s��lil�� w����ta��优), the SCA is guided by 911勛圖���s framework for reconciliation, and aspires to create spaces and resources for decolonization through arts-based practice and research. With these aims in mind, we invite applicants whose research centres Indigenous perspectives, epistemologies, and/or practices.

At the core of the SCA���s mission is a commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity. With the recognition that contemporary Indigenous research and practices often transcend conventional categories in the arts, we are open to a diverse range of candidates in one or more areas, including theatre & performance and production & design, music & sound, film/video, dance, and visual art. The ideal candidate will build on the SCA���s commitment to interdisciplinarity and cultivate opportunities for collaboration both within the university and in the wider community.

The  (CRC) stands at the centre of a national strategy to foster research excellence in Canada. CRC appointments use a two-step application process where candidates must first apply to the university to an open job posting, and then submit an application for external peer review. This tenure- track CRC appointment opportunity is intended for emerging scholars at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). The applicant���s research area should primarily align with the mandate of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), as outlined in the 

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC assessed through the program���s Tier 2 justification process; please see the 

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant is expected to contribute meaningfully to the SCA���s research strengths and to help sustain the collegial atmosphere within the School. The research program will support 911勛圖���s  Strategic Research Plan, the goals of which include: advancing community-centred climate innovation; supporting health and wellness of individuals, populations and communities; expanding the foundations of knowledge and understanding our origins; strengthening democracy, justice, equity and education; and transforming industry and economies through technology, management, and policy. The Chairholder will be expected to maintain an outstanding program of research and a strong record of grants funding. Knowledge mobilization to the scholarly community, professional groups, the general public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, is expected. Demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the candidate���s current institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

Experience mentoring equity-seeking students is expected, and experience mentoring equity-seeking faculty is an asset. Although 50 % teaching relief relative to regular faculty members will be provided to the Chairholder, the successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the teaching mission of the SCA, including supervising and helping to secure financial support for graduate students.

Appointment to a continuing faculty position in the SCA requires an MFA or PhD completed by the time of appointment in a field or discipline of demonstrated relevance.

To reaffirm our commitment to increasing diversity and confronting institutional underrepresentation, we are limiting this opportunity to applicants who identify as Indigenous, as permitted by Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code.  Applicants are requested to articulate lived experience as Indigenous people and/or relationships to Indigenous communities.

The successful candidate will be asked to:

• Mobilize, lead, and sustain an impactful practice and/or research program that contributes nationally and internationally;
• Obtain successful and significant research and/or production funding to support collaborative research and graduate students
• Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
• Support and foster innovative approaches to learning and curriculum development, including the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the curriculum; and
• Join colleagues in service to the school, faculty, university, and wider community.
  

How To Apply

To apply, applicants should provide the following:

• Cover letter explaining how you meet the position requirements regarding experience, interpersonal skills, research and collaborative values, including how you would contribute to 911勛圖���s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of research, teaching, and service, scholarly record, funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships);
  
• Portfolio of creative work (if applicable);
  
• Proposed program of research practice (2-5 pages, single spaced) that:
  • clarifies its alignment with the CRC position and proposed CRC research
  • includes an explanation of how the research aligns with and advances 911勛圖���s Strategic Research Plan; and
  • a discussion of how this Chair will strengthen graduate training at 911勛圖;
• Teaching portfolio including a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including experience with and understanding of inclusive teaching and diverse student needs, as well as other evidence of teaching strengths; and
• Names and email addresses of 4-5 referees, ranked in order of preference (long-listed candidates will be informed before referees are contacted).

911勛圖 recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. 911勛圖 also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

All applications should be submitted to:

Elspeth Pratt
Director
School for the Contemporary Arts
911勛圖
149 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B1H4
Email: epratt@sfu.ca
CC: scasec@sfu.ca

Applications received by January 15, 2024 will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on January 15, 2024 and remain open until the position is filled. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to Elspeth Pratt, Chair of the Search Committee, epratt@sfu.ca.

This position is contingent upon the applicant receiving a Tier 2 CRC prior to being appointed to a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at 911勛圖. The successful candidate will work with the Dean and support staff in the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Technology to prepare a nomination package for a Canada Research Chair. After review and approval by 911勛圖���s Office of the Vice President, Research and International, the nomination will be submitted to the CRC program, ideally in October 2024. The nomination package will then be evaluated by the CRC program���s external reviewers. Should the applicant be successful at this step, we estimate the earliest start date possible to be April 2025.

The position is subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the University Board of Governors and the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS). The Canada Research Chair is tenable for five years and may be renewed once, subject to the Chairholder demonstrating that they have achieved their objectives from their first term. Interested applicants are invited to review the initial appointment and chair renewal details of the CRC Program .

Faculty salaries at 911勛圖 are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 911勛圖 Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is $89,652.00 to $114,866.00. Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank.  A reasonable estimate of the salary range for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor is $112,065.00 to $134,478.00. Note, the expected salary range does not include the value of benefits.  The University and the 911勛圖 Faculty Association have reached a tentative agreement.  New salary scales will be effective pending ratification.  The most current salary scales can be found here: /faculty-relations/salary.html.

911勛圖 is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 911勛圖 is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 911勛圖 will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University, and treat all employees equitably. Candidates who belong to equity-deserving groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

911勛圖 offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty, please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. 911勛圖 is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations or have questions about 911勛圖 benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.

The Centre for Digital Media (CDM) invites applications for two (2) 6% part-time limited term practitioner faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice starting September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The successful candidates will teach in Fall 2026 for the Master of Digital Media program.

911勛圖 CDM and MDM:

Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was established through the ground-breaking partnership of four leading academic institutions: The University of British Columbia (), 911勛圖 (), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (), and the British Columbia Institute of Technology ().��浚DM collaborates with our four founding academic institution partners, industry and the community to create world-leading digital media programming that focuses on addressing society���s most important challenges.���

The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is an applied research professional graduate program that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning. In collaboration with industry, students receive hands-on applied research experience developing digital media products. CDM faculty emphasize a holistic educational process that addresses the needs of each individual student within our cohort-based MDM program. There is emphasis on an end-to-end student experience focusing on support across all courses, one-on-one professional support, and mentorship. The program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become future leaders in the digital media workforce.  Faculty in CDM���s MDM program are members of 911勛圖���s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology and School of Interactive Arts and Technology. 

Duties:

The faculty members will join the MDM program to facilitate DMED 530 Internships:

• Students will have access to a field-aligned faculty member for career-oriented mentorship. There are mandatory assignments and optional online workshops.

They will supervise students in their respective discipline as they embark on supported job searches. Based on their extensive industry experience, the faculty members will provide mentorship on professional standards, job seeking, and professional conduct to support job placements for specific fields of practice. 

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to CDM���s teaching excellence and academic community through activities such as attending meetings, committee work, mentorship and ongoing curriculum enhancements. The successful candidate will need to utilize their extensive industry experience to support students. The workload consists of set office hours to be scheduled during regular business hours.��胼�胼�胼��

Candidate Summary:

Two positions are available: one (1) specializing in art/technical art and one (1) specializing in ventures / entrepreneurship. 

Required Qualifications:

Professional experience, teaching excellence and cutting-edge immersion in the Digital Creative Technology field are key criteria for this position.��狼he successful candidates must have:���

•  A Master���s degree or higher in Digital Media or a related field.��胼��
•  Supervised or played a senior role in shipping, launching, or producing digital media products, ventures, or projects within the past 3 years outside of an academic setting. 
•  Applied industry experience with rapid iterative methodologies and other project management frameworks��疳n collaborative production environments
•  Recent involvement in hiring, mentoring, team leadership, or talent development within the Digital Media, creative technology, startup, or innovation sectors, with familiarity around professional portfolio requirements and interview processes.
•  Extensive professional networks within the given area of specialization relevant to North American industry and career pathways
•  Experience teaching in adult education training or mentoring in professional practice��� 

Requirements for mentorship in art and/or technical art:���

•  A professional specialization in art and/or technical art in areas such as 2D/3D animation, asset creation, visual development or technical art���
•  Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:��胼��
• • Deep familiarity with production pipelines from concept to final implementation��� 
  • Iterative art development��胼��
  •  Optimization of assets for various technical constraints��胼��
  •  Familiarity with real-time rendering for game engines��胼��

Requirements for mentorship in venture / entrepreneurship:

•  Experience with MITACS Accelerate Entrepreneur grants an asset
•  Recent experience (within the past 5 years) building, launching, operating, or supporting a startup, venture, nonprofit, entrepreneurial initiative, or innovation-focused project. 
•  Experience in one or more of the following areas:  
•  Early-stage venture development and validation 
•  Business model development and go-to-market strategy 
•  Securing grants, sponsorships, funding, or investment support 
•  Product, project, or operations management in startup or innovation environments  
•  Partnership development, stakeholder engagement, or community building 
•  Leading multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity and iterative development 
•  Experience mentoring entrepreneurs, founders, student ventures, or innovation teams is strongly preferred. 
•  Familiarity with incubators, accelerators, innovation ecosystems, or entrepreneurial funding pathways (MITACS and other grants) is considered an asset.  

��浴esired Qualifications:��胼��

•  Ability to engage diverse students in the classroom using innovative pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research.��胼��
•  Demonstrate industry leadership through paid senior positions in digital media and thought leadership.��胼�胼�� 
•  A demonstrated record of teaching excellence with students in a post-secondary or professional environment.��胼�胼��

Applications must contain:

• A recent curriculum vitae and, if applicable, portfolio.

Applications should be submitted to: hr@thecdm.ca by June 17, 2026. 

Faculty salaries at 911勛圖 are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 911勛圖 Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 to $133,322, prorated to percentage of the appointment (6%).

911勛圖 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911勛圖FA/911勛圖 Collective Agreement. For further details see the full���Collection Notice.

The Centre for Digital Media (CDM) invites applications for a 19% part-time limited term practitioner faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice starting September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The successful candidate will teach in Fall 2026 for the Master of Digital Media program.

911勛圖 CDM and MDM:

Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was established through the ground-breaking partnership of four leading academic institutions: The University of British Columbia (), 911勛圖 (), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (), and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (). CDM collaborates with our four founding academic institution partners, industry and the community to create world-leading digital media programming that focuses on addressing society���s most important challenges. 

The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is an applied research professional graduate program that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning. In collaboration with industry, students receive hands-on applied research experience developing digital media products. CDM faculty emphasize a holistic educational process that addresses the needs of each individual student within our cohort-based MDM program. There is emphasis on an end-to-end student experience focusing on support across all courses, one-on-one professional support, and mentorship. The program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become future leaders in the digital media workforce.  Faculty in CDM���s MDM program are members of 911勛圖���s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology and School of Interactive Arts and Technology.

Duties:

The faculty member will join the MDM program to co-teach DMED 520 Projects I: 

• This course is the first in a series of project courses that focuses on design thinking, production pipeline, user experience and project management techniques. It emphasizes team-based problem solving and is designed to foster iterative practices through agile processes, planning, prototyping, and user testing through immersive hands-on learning activities.

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to CDM���s teaching excellence and academic community through activities such as attending meetings, committee work, mentorship and ongoing curriculum enhancements. The successful candidate will need to utilize their extensive industry experience to support students. The workload consists of classroom-based teaching and set office hours. Each course entails 6 hours in-classroom during the week to be scheduled during regular business hours.   

Candidate Summary:

The selected candidate will be co-teaching this core course with another term practitioner .

Required Qualifications:

Professional experience, teaching excellence and cutting-edge immersion in the Digital Creative Technology field are key criteria for this position. The successful candidate must have:

• A Master���s degree or higher in Digital Media or a related field.
• Have significant recent industry expertise in the following areas: 
  • Production pipelines for various platforms.
  • End-to-end product development processes.
  • Digital Media Project Management
  • Problem solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and client relations expertise. 
• Supervised or played a leadership role in shipping or producing digital media product related research and development projects in the past 3 years.
• Significant breadth of professional practice in digital media encompassing: theory and core concepts, design and production practices, technical foundations, critical and ethical perspectives, research and innovation.
• Must have applied industry experience with rapid iterative methodologies and other project management frameworks.���
• Experience teaching in adult education, training or mentoring in professional practice. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to engage diverse students in the classroom using innovative pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research. 
• Demonstrate industry leadership through paid senior positions in digital media and thought leadership.��� 
• A demonstrated record of teaching excellence with students in a post-secondary or professional environment.��胼�� 

Applications must contain:

• A recent curriculum vitae and, if applicable, portfolio.

Applications should be submitted to: hr@thecdm.ca by June 17, 2026.

Faculty salaries at 911勛圖 are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 911勛圖 Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 to $133,322, prorated to percentage of the appointment (19%).

911勛圖 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911勛圖FA/911勛圖 Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Centre for Digital Media (CDM) invites applications for a 25% part-time limited term practitioner faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice starting September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The successful candidate will teach in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 for the Master of Digital Media program.

911勛圖 CDM and MDM:

Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was established through the ground-breaking partnership of four leading academic institutions: The University of British Columbia (), 911勛圖 (), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (), and the British Columbia Institute of Technology ().��浚DM collaborates with our four founding academic institution partners, industry and the community to create world-leading digital media programming that focuses on addressing society���s most important challenges.���

The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is an applied research professional graduate program that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning. In collaboration with industry, students receive hands-on applied research experience developing digital media products. CDM faculty emphasize a holistic educational process that addresses the needs of each individual student within our cohort-based MDM program. There is emphasis on an end-to-end student experience focusing on support across all courses, one-on-one professional support, and mentorship. The program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become future leaders in the digital media workforce.  Faculty in CDM���s MDM program are members of 911勛圖���s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology and School of Interactive Arts and Technology. 

Duties:

The faculty member will join the MDM program to teach the following courses:

1. DMED 560 Production Team Dynamics:��胼��
   
   This course helps students build real-world communication and collaboration skills by working in teams to create digital prototypes. Projects use agile methods to solve problems in academic and professional settings. Projects may involve a combination of art, sound, and code.���
2. DMED 563 Multi-Platform Media:��胼��
   
   In this course, students explore how stories and ideas can be told across multiple platforms. They analyze existing content and create a transmedia production guide, along with interactive prototypes that combine art, sound, and code. The course emphasizes understanding the unique creative and technical processes behind different media formats.���

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to CDM���s teaching excellence and academic community through activities such as attending meetings, committee work, mentorship and ongoing curriculum enhancements. The successful candidate will need to utilize their extensive industry experience to support students. The workload consists of classroom-based teaching and set office hours. Each course entails 3 hours in-classroom during the week to be scheduled during regular business hours.��胼�胼�胼��

Candidate Summary:

The ideal candidate is a cross-disciplinary professional with experience in team-based digital projects such as apps, games, or interactive narratives. They have experience developing cross-platform storytelling projects, such as interactive media, games, apps, or digital narratives. They understand how different creative and technical roles work together and are comfortable guiding students through emerging technologies such as XR, AI, or mobile development. Experience across disciplines and with digital production tools is essential.��狼hey are skilled in guiding students through concept development, production planning, and prototyping using a mix of creative and technical tools. A strong understanding of how to work across media���narrative structure, user interaction, audio-visual design, and code���is essential.���

Required Qualifications:

Professional experience, teaching excellence and cutting-edge immersion in the Digital Creative Technology field are key criteria for this position.��狼he successful candidate must have:���

•  A Master���s degree or higher in Digital Media or a related field.
•  Significant recent industry expertise in one of the following areas:��胼�� 
•  Cross disciplinary design���
•  Multiplatform storytelling and/or production experience���
•  Experience teaching and/or mentoring second language learners.���
•  Significant breadth of professional practice in digital media encompassing: theory and core concepts, design and production practices, technical foundations, critical and ethical perspectives, research and innovation.��� 
•  Applied industry experience with rapid iterative methodologies or other project management frameworks, collaborative production and prototyping techniques.��胼��

���Desired Qualifications:��胼��

•  Recent industry experience with the creation and integration of art, audio and code into interactive projects.��� 
•  Ability to engage diverse students in the classroom using innovative pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research.��胼��
•  Experience using creative industry tools such as Maya, Unity, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro or similar.��胼��
•  Experience with storytelling and adapting narrative content across platforms.��胼��
•  Demonstrate industry leadership through paid senior positions in digital media and thought leadership.��胼�胼�� 
•  A demonstrated record of teaching excellence with students in a post-secondary or professional environment.��胼�胼��
•  CELTA certification or equivalent an asset.��胼��

Applications must contain:

•  A recent curriculum vitae and, if applicable, portfolio.

Applications should be submitted to: hr@thecdm.ca by June 17, 2026. 

Faculty salaries at 911勛圖 are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 911勛圖 Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 to $133,322, prorated to percentage of the appointment (25%).

911勛圖 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911勛圖FA/911勛圖 Collective Agreement. For further details see the full���Collection Notice.