Continuing Studies Instructor, Interior + Urban Design – Summer Teens at Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Position Title Continuing Studies Instructor, Interior + Urban Design – Summer Teens
Job Summary The Continuing Studies Department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking experienced urban designers, interior designers, and educators to join our team of instructors We are specifically hiring for the Junior Arts Institute, part of our Summer Teens program for 13-15 year olds, which includes:
Interior + Urban Design M-F 9:00am – 4:00pm, June 29 – July 10, 2026 This position is offered as a term-based contract for the duration of the scheduled course at an hourly pay rate of $80.68/hr. We encourage individuals with creative practices prioritizing one or more of the following interior + urban design disciplines or techniques to apply:

• Fundamentals of Interior Design (space planning)
• Basics of Urban Design (public spaces)
• Conceptual Design
• Observational drawing
• Urban Sketching
• Perspective Drawing
• Compositional strategies
• Understanding of Design Principles
• Colour Theory
• Strong drawing and visualization skills (simple layouts, drafting, mood boards etc.)

Required Qualifications We are seeking candidates offering the following skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge in interior and urban design, design principles, and drawing and visualizations skills
• Significant knowledge of various interior and urban design materials, tools, software and techniques

For our Youth + Teen Programs, we are also seeking those with:

• Experience working with youth + teens from diverse creative, cultural and educational backgrounds
• Experience using adaptive and inclusive student engagement methods
• Considerable knowledge of critique and feedback strategies
• Experience developing lesson plans and preparing content for online and/or on-campus learning.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud preferred
• Secondary and/or Post-secondary teaching experience preferred
• Experience with online education (including Moodle and Microsoft Teams)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite an asset

Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates with:

• Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residence status (at this time we are unable to hire international applicants for instructional contract roles)
• Significant experience working in industry, who are also interested in sharing their knowledge with others
• Experience working with learners from diverse creative, cultural, and educational backgrounds at the secondary level; prior experience with mentorship or training also considered an asset
• Experience developing lesson plans; prior experience developing internal training modules or leading workshops also considered an asset

For those with little or no prior teaching experience, Continuing Studies offers support in the form of group workshops, standardized worksheets and individual meetings to assist in the process of course development and instruction
About Emily Carr Continuing Studies ECU Continuing Studies offers accessible and innovative opportunities for life-long learning in art and design. Programs focusing on skills development, creativity, and personal and professional growth complement credit programs and serve the diverse needs of a multi-generational community of learners. From pre-university courses and workshops for youth, to part-time and full-time certificates for adults, Continuing Studies programs provide flexible and comprehensive learning pathways for students to achieve their goals
Additional Information The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Emily Carr is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CS007-2025
Desired Start Date 06/29/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) 07/10/2026
Open Date
Close Date 12/09/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
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