Art and Design Instructor; Sessional Faculty

Art and Design Instructor (Sessional Faculty) Job Description

Posted Monday, November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM

LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on 5 continents and has 23 post‑secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.

LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of design‑based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world‑class instruction – both theoretical and practical – to our students.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and driven environment; enjoys challenges, consistently meets or exceeds expectations; has a service orientated focus and embodies a “can do” attitude. They should posses an instinctive understanding of the Art and Design students and how to effectively communicate with them. Successful applicants will have a passion for their craft, the ability to share their knowledge, follow a set curriculum, and inspire students to excel in their chosen field of study.

Reporting to the Program Director of Art and Design, the successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the Art and Design department which includes the following programs:

• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Jewellery Design

Faculty positions are predicated on three contributing areas:
Academic instructor leadership, administrative duties & community engagement; teaching & curriculum and professional development.

• Demonstrates a sensitivity and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, cultural, and religious background of students.
• Enhance the student learning experience and provides students with mentorship
• Advise and support students to achieve their educational goals
• Efficiently completing college administrative tasks (e.g. Attendance, submitting grades and administrative forms: Academic integrity, Grade change, Field trip forms etc.)
• Facilitate approved academic accommodations by working with Academic Advisors in Student Services to accommodate students with special needs. (e.g. alternative assessment options, increased assignment timelines, accessible course content, or level and nature of classroom participation)
• Display a commitment to efficiently completing college administrative tasks

• Display collegiality and engage with the greater community.
• Engage in classroom‑observation activities (as part of the LCV Faculty Development Review) and implement feedback received.
• Display a commitment to participate in faculty meetings, forums and program level reviews
• Display a commitment to engaging with the college, faculty and students.

• Demonstrate a passion for student‑centred teaching and displaying flexibility in teaching style while effectively planning and preparing for classes
• Adhere to the scheduled class times for teaching classes, maintain office hours and attend meetings at the designated times. Promptly informing the Program Director of any necessary changes and obtaining approval for any alterations in class times or locations
• Establish a student‑centred classroom environment and engaging students in the learning process
• Manage the learning environment through administering the college’s academic and attendance policies. (e.g. Take and submit attendance for every class, assign grades and maintain course/student records by established deadlines)
• Communicate effectively with students and respond to students in a timely manner.

(e.g. via LCV internal communication system, email, or online conferencing and messaging tools)

• Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field…