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Program Coordinator, Community & Cultural Partnerships

Employment Duration: Permanent Part Time

Location: Vancouver

Closing Date: July 20, 2026

About the Role

This position supports the School for the Contemporary Arts by coordinating the planning, management and facilitation of productions, events and activities connected to the SCA Community Engagement Fund. The role supports community arts collaborations and community educational initiatives that advance the mission of the SCA, while strengthening and expanding relationships with community partners.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Cultural Production, Arts Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and three years of experience in producing, planning or coordinating arts and community-engaged initiatives.

Experience contributing to the planning and production of arts programming and community cultural initiatives, including excellent knowledge of contracting, scheduling and budgeting.
Experience developing and expanding relationships with community partners, artists and cultural origanizations.
Understanding of the history and cultural landscape of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to engage respectfully with diverse communities.

For more information and to apply, please go HERE.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB POSTINGS

TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB POSTINGS – Fall 2026 SEMESTER

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST)

The School for the Contemporary Arts is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Teaching Assistant and positions. (Appointment duration: September 9, 2026 – December 24, 2026)

The qualifications necessary to conduct the work and upon which the posting will be awarded are as per the TSSU Collective Agreement and a background and experience in the course area. (Check the course calendar for further information for each course: http://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/courses/ca.html).

Detailed qualifications for each course are available on the online application system listed above.

Equity

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact sca_manager@sfu.ca.

Privacy

The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the Executive Director, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 13, 2026 11:59 pm PST

Salary ranges: https://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/tssu.html

For Internal Applicants (if you have an SFU email address): Please see more details and apply online HERE. Please note that most first-year students have guaranteed TA funding, but please note that all TA positions will require an application.

If you're applying off campus, you will need to set up a VPN for access. Instructions for how to do this can be found HERE.

Please note: the system allows only 1 application per person per semester so please select ALL of the positions for which you wish to apply.

For External Applicants (if you do not have an SFU assigned email address): Please see more details and apply online using the web form noted HERE.

Course	Title	Instructor	Base UNIT per TA	Location	No. of Positions	Qualifications	Description
CA 117* D100	Modern Art History	Sessional	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have some experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 136* D100	The History & Aesthetics of Cinema I	Christopher Pavsek	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have experience and interest in the discipline of the course, be available during lecture times, be willing to work collaboratively with fellow instructors, and be able to meet deadlines reliably. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 140 OLOO	Creative Music & Sound Practice	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.5	OLC	1	Good writing skills, as all assignments are written. Familiarity with popular music. Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 142* OL00	Music Appreciation in the 21^st Cent.	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.5	OLC	3	Good writing skills, as all assignments are written. Familiarity with popular music. Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 145 & 245 / 345 / 445 *shared TAship	Creative Sound Studios	Sabrina Schroeder	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Proficiency with audio equipment (mixers, basic processing, multichannel set-ups, etc.) Creative practice in experimental music and sound creation NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA245/345/445.
CA 149**	Sound	Stefan Smulovitz	4	OLC	6	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: two of the offers in this course are conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 185*	Interdisciplinary Studio – Technical Foundations	Kyla Gardiner	4.67	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Sufficient experience leading small groups in technical activities, workshops, or skills training. Sufficient experience working safely at height using ladders. Sufficient familiarity with safe-work procedures, including simple electrical loading, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lb. Sufficient experience with theatrical lighting equipment: fixtures, DMX, and control. (preferred). Sufficient familiarity with basic video-projection systems (projector setup, lensing, signal flow). Sufficient experience with theatrical sound equipment: basic PA, microphones, and QLab (preferred). NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	CA185 TA is responsible for supporting the studio sections and possibly leading one studio section on their own. Taking students through a pre-defined set of learning activities with intended learning outcomes. Examples of learning outcomes include, connect a theatrical lighting fixture to power correctly, program video playback using QLab, connect a microphone to an audio console and get sound from the mic. Instructional support may include setting up/taking down lab equipment before and after labs. TA may be responsible for leading end of term make-up tests for students after classes end. TA will be responsible for providing feedback to the instructor about student progress in the Labs.
CA 186	Art and the Moving Image	Laura Marks	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	2	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. Experience in moving image studies is an asset. Successful applicants have strong analytic reading and writing skills
CA 253 & 451 *shared TAship	Co-Lab & Creative Research	Term Lecturer, Ryan Tacata	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Experience in studio-based creative research and interdisciplinary artistic practices. Ability to lead workshops, warmups, and collaborative group processes, with a focus on constructive feedback and peer exchange. Background in contemporary performance dramaturgy and research-driven, project-based development of new work. Strong organizational and communication skills to support project and production planning. Experience with stage management and performance technologies (sound, light, projection) considered an asset. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 451	Applicants with experience with technology (sound, light, projection) and paper tech is an added advantage and desired.
CA 260 & 360 & 460 *shared TAship	Studios in Visual Art	Kathleen Slade	3.51	DTVSAR (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have substantial experience in contemporary practices and a strong awareness of current discourse in the visual arts. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA360/460.
CA 326	Repertory I	Sessional	3.67	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 386**	Film Music: An Overview of the Relationship between Music and Moving Pictures	Arne Eigenfeldt	4	OLC	5	Analytical skills, as assignments are film analyses in point form Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline. NOTE: Two of the offers in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.

* One of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.

** Two of the offers in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.

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Equity

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university (See Policy GP 19.). We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact sca_manager@sfu.ca.

Privacy

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

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