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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

GAME DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR - Competition ID: 4852

Richmond, BC, Canada

Contract

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4852
Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2026
External Closing Date: October 24, 2026
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type: Qualified Faculty List
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ENTERTAINMENT ARTS - GAME DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

POSITION TYPE: QFL (Qualified Faculty List)

POSITION START: January 1, 2027

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

Faculty Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 300 faculty members from across the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and 21 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs: the first in Lifespan Cognition, and the second in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts.

Position Overview

The Entertainment Arts program within the Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) seeks to establish a list of faculty qualified to teach in the program and who will be eligible for future course contracts on a per-semester basis. Applications are invited from individuals with expertise related to the fields of Game Design and Development, and the areas listed below. Courses may be offered during the day or evening, online or in-person at KPU’s Richmond campus, and faculty are expected to be available to teach in either delivery mode.

Video Game Design experience in a senior or better role on at least two shipped titles, especially in the fields of:

Level Design
System Design

Direct experience with technical and in-engine design tools, especially Unreal and Unity
Must provide evidence of relevant design knowledge and experience
Strong understanding of the intersection of various game development fields, including narrative, programming, technical design, game art, production (but not necessarily direct experience in all of these)
Strong presentation and English communication skills
Ability to provide verbal and written feedback to students to improve their work
Comfort and experience with conflict resolution techniques

For more information about Entertainment Arts course offerings, please consult the following link: https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/enta/

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals who have previously taught courses in a field of study listed above, who have significant professional, industry-related experience acquired within the last three years, and who have a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Application Requirements

Candidates are asked to submit:

A link to Demo reel on CV and Cover Letter
A cover letter which clearly identifies:

The field(s) of study in which you are qualified to teach
The type of position in which you are interested: a one-year position at 50% or more (Non-regular, Type 2), and/or single-semester contract work of three or fewer sections (Non-regular, Type 1)

A curriculum vitae with links to a portfolio site
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, student survey results, peer review reports, past syllabi, or equivalent)
A statement of teaching philosophy that discusses important elements of your teaching, such as:

How it is informed by your professional, industry-related experience
How it incorporates approaches to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization

The names and contact information of three referees able to comment on your teaching ability and professional, industry-related experience.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

This competition is for successful candidates to be added to our Qualified Faculty List. When work in this area becomes available, the Qualified Faculty List will be drawn upon to assign work. As such, please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Teach game design and development courses in the Entertainment Arts program, potentially in person or online and during daytime or evening hours. Provide students with constructive verbal and written feedback to support improvement in their work.

Requirements

Applicants should have senior-level or higher video game design experience on at least two shipped titles, particularly in level or system design, and direct experience with in-engine tools such as Unreal or Unity. Strong knowledge of how game development disciplines intersect, effective presentation and English communication skills, and experience with feedback and conflict resolution are expected; recent industry experience and post-secondary teaching excellence are preferred.

Skills

Video Game Design
Game Development
Level Design
System Design
Unreal Engine
Unity
Game Development Tools
Game Production
Narrative Design
Programming
Technical Design
Game Art
Teaching
Presentation Skills
English Communication
Conflict Resolution

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Healthcare Spending Account
Vacation
Defined Pension Plan
Parenthood Top-Up
Sick Leave
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Professional Development Days
Tuition Waiver
In-House Training and Development
Inter-Campus Transportation

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Keywords

Entertainment Arts
Game Design
Game Development
Video Game Design
Shipped Titles
Level Design
System Design
Unreal Engine
Unity
In-Engine Design Tools
Narrative
Programming
Technical Design
Game Art
Game Production
Post-Secondary Teaching
Teaching Effectiveness
Student Feedback
Conflict Resolution
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization
Applied Learning
Portfolio
Demo Reel

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