Overview
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.

Position Summary

LaSalle College Vancouver is seeking a Game Programming Instructor with strong professional and/or academic experience teaching foundational software programming concepts using C++ and/or C#, specifically for game and interactive media students.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of introductory programming, object-oriented design, and problem-solving fundamentals, and can communicate technical concepts clearly to learners at the beginning of their programming journey. They are comfortable teaching students with varied technical backgrounds and guiding them from basic algorithmic thinking through object-oriented implementation.

The successful candidate thrives in a dynamic academic environment, enjoys mentoring early-stage programmers, and approaches teaching with patience, clarity, and structure. They demonstrate a service-oriented, student-focused mindset and are passionate about building solid technical foundations for future game developers.

Skills
Reporting to the Program Director of Media Arts, the instructor may teach introductory and intermediate programming courses where students develop skills in:

Fundamental programming concepts and algorithmic thinking

Object-oriented programming principles (OOP)

C++ and/or C# syntax and language features

Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces

Memory management, pointers, and references (C++)

Exception handling and debugging

File I/O, data parsing, and basic API interaction

Use of professional development tools (Visual Studio, version control)





Writing clean, readable, and maintainable code

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 programming courses following established outlines, learning outcomes, and curriculum standards

Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, labs, and hands-on programming exercises on schedule

Create a student-centered, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for beginner and intermediate programmers

Guide students through:

Algorithm design and problem decomposition

Implementation of programs using C++ and/or C#

Object-oriented design and best practices

Debugging, testing, and troubleshooting code

Demonstrate professional programming workflows, including:

Code organization and naming conventions

Use of development environments (Visual Studio / VS Code)

Version control fundamentals

Documentation and commenting standards

Provide structured, constructive feedback on assignments, labs, midterms, and final projects

Assess student performance fairly and consistently, maintaining accurate records and meeting grading deadlines

Communicate effectively with students through approved platforms and provide timely academic support

Uphold academic policies, attendance requirements, and institutional standards

Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to teaching excellence, reflective practice, and continuous professional development

Student Mentorship

Support beginner programmers in building confidence and technical competence

Encourage logical thinking, problem-solving, and iterative development

Help students overcome common early programming challenges and misconceptions

Mentor students in developing foundational technical skills required for advanced game programming courses

Key Relationships

Chief Academic Officer





Program Director / Program Lead / Program Coordinator

Academic Advisors

Faculty

Students

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

3+ years of professional or academic experience in software development, programming instruction, or a related technical role

Strong understanding of:

Core programming concepts

Object-oriented programming principles

Algorithmic problem-solving

Proficiency in C++ and/or C#

Experience using modern development tools such as Visual Studio or equivalent IDEs

Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to students with little or no prior programming experience.

Note: International academic credentials will only be accepted if accompanied by a WES assessment or an equivalent evaluation. Any costs associated with obtaining this assessment are the candidate’s responsibility, and the evaluation must be completed prior to the official hiring date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching or mentoring beginner programmers

Familiarity with game development concepts, pipelines, or real-time systems

Experience working with students in creative or applied technology programs

Equity and Diversity
Equity and diversity are vital to achieving academic excellence. A welcoming and inclusive community helps amplify voices that have historically been underrepresented or silenced. We actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to groups that have experienced marginalization, as outlined in the B.C. Human Rights Code. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or identity as a First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous person.

If you, or someone in your network, is interested in pursuing these exciting career opportunities, please submit a PDF compatible resume along with a cover letter that contains the expectations.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance but only those applicants who meet the specific job requirements will be contacted.

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📌 Game Programming Instructor – C++ / C# (Sessional Faculty) (British Columbia)
🏢 LaSalle College Vancouver
📍 British Columbia