Instructor, Film Arts

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires  work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

For the Summer 2026 semester, the Film Arts program is looking for an instructor to teach the following courses:

** FLMA 1200****“Art of the Short Film”
** is a 3-credit course lecture/seminar/lab course. Short films will be screened, discussed and/or written about during the class.

This course begins with a historical perspective: a look at the very first films made by Edison, the Lumiere Brothers, Melies and others. From there we branch out to dramatic, experimental, art, animated, and documentary films; music videos; commercials; and short films made by some of the directors we admire today.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** Attending departmental meetings and assisting with departmental duties.
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* Required Qualifications:

** A minimum of 10 years of credited professional experience directing narrative film and/or television productions with demonstrated experience working with actors in a directorial capacity, familiarity with working with the writer, storyboarding, shot listing, and pre-visualization processes as well as practical knowledge of post-production workflows including colour timing and sound design.  in both screenwriting and directing of feature-length narrative projects funded by Telefilm, CBC, Knowledge Network, Proven teaching experience in film arts at the post-secondary level, including courses on directing, acting, screenwriting, film history, or visualization (e.g., institutions like Capilano University or UBC, Langara College, In Focus, Alexander College, or Vancouver Film School).

Strong organizational skills for managing classes and digital tools like Brightspace.
** Education & Training:*
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse student populations. Extensive education and practical knowledge of the history of the moving image. Experience mentoring diverse groups, such as street youth, beginning filmmakers, or at-risk individuals, through workshops, coaching, or production guidance.  Experience writing original screenplays, treatments, or other script-based materials. Familiarity with Brightspace (D2L) or comparable learning management systems.

Experience in related roles, such as First Assistant Director or field director for TV series.  
* A Member in good standing with the DGC or WGC.
** Appointment Dates**:
May 1 2026 to August 31 2026. (A successful applicant new to an instructional role within the Langara College Faculty Association may be eligible for appointment as of April 1 2026 for the purpose of course preparation)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
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