Sound Reinforcement Instructor; Sessional Faculty

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 favours the harmonisation of its programmes, 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 programmes 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.

LaSalle College Vancouver is seeking a Live Sound Reinforcement Instructor with strong technical and professional experience in live event audio, PA system design and deployment, and digital console operation. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of practical sound reinforcement workflows in small‑to‑medium‑sized venues and can mentor students through both technical theory and real‑world live production practices. The successful candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced academic environment, enjoys coaching learners through hands‑on problem solving, and communicates complex signal‑flow and acoustical concepts in an accessible, practical way.

Reporting to the Program Director of Media Arts, the instructor will teach PRA
251 – Live Sound Reinforcement.

• Sound reinforcement system concepts and equipment integration
• PA system design for live music, speech, lecture, and corporate AV contexts
• Digital console signal flow, routing, and scene management (including X32 Edit workflows)
• System setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown
• Microphones, digital snakes, wireless systems, racks, and stage deployment
• Speaker placement, room acoustics, standing waves, and frequency management
• EQ strategy for FOH and monitor applications, including feedback control
• Monitor mixing, artist communication during soundcheck, and stage‑volume management
• Stagecraft documentation, including stage plots and technical riders
• Applied troubleshooting in challenging acoustic environments

• Teaching & Curriculum
• Teach a minimum of one and a maximum of five sections per term, as assigned by the Program Director and/or Chief Academic Officer (sections are subject to change).
• Teach assigned PRA
  251 courses following approved outlines, course outcomes, and curriculum standards.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, demonstrations, labs, and practical assessments on schedule.
• Create a student‑centred, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports diverse learning styles.
• Guide students through hands‑on setup, routing, tuning, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown of complete live sound systems.
• Demonstrate best practices for live audio workflow, safety, professionalism, and technical communication.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback on assignments, practical quizzes, projects, and exams.
• Model industry‑standard working methods, including organised signal flow, documentation, and efficient troubleshooting.
• Uphold academic and attendance policies, including timely grading and accurate record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with students using approved communication platforms and provide timely academic support.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to teaching excellence, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.

• Support students in building practical confidence with digital consoles and live system operation.
• Coach learners through technical troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis under live‑production constraints.
• Encourage professional teamwork, stage etiquette, and clear communication with performers and production teams.
• Mentor students toward industry readiness through realistic production scenarios and performance‑based evaluation.

• Chief Academic Officer
• Program Director / Program Lead / Program Coordinator
• Academic Advisors
• Faculty
• Students