Sound Instructor (Part-Time term by term, OR, On-Call)

Vancouver Film School is seeking an experienced Sound professional to join our instructional team on a part-time, on-call basis. Teaching engagements are offered term by term. This role is ideal for an active industry practitioner who is passionate about sharing their craft.

About the Role

You will deliver hands-on, technically rigorous instruction in game audio implementation, tools, and concepts at the post-secondary level. You bring real-world experience and can translate complex middleware workflows into clear, engaging lessons for students working toward careers in the game industry.

Core Responsibilities

- Strong teaching and training abilities, including experience in classroom instruction, workshops, or mentoring in sound design or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in sound design for film, television, games, or visual media, with a solid portfolio or credits demonstrating industry-level work.
- Proficiency with industry-standard audio tools and workflows (the course focuses on recording voice-over and ADR, foley production, utilizing sound libraries, and mixing/editing for picture using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to an inclusive, respectful classroom environment.
- Ability to give clear, actionable feedback and support students in developing creative and technical skills under tight production timelines.
- Relevant post-secondary education in audio, sound design, film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.




- Post-secondary teaching or vocational training experience is an asset; familiarity with visual media production pipelines is required.

What We're Looking For

- Professional experience in sound design for film, television, games, or visual media, with a strong portfolio or credits demonstrating industry-level work.
- Proficiency with industry-standard audio tools and workflows (the course focuses on recording voice-over and ADR, foley production, utilizing sound libraries, and mixing/editing for picture using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven mentorship/leadership track record
- Ability to lead workshops, lectures, and seminars.
- Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners.
- Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Moodle.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Post-secondary teaching or vocational training experience is an asset; familiarity with visual media production pipelines is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an M.F.A. or M.A. degree and individuals with previous college or private post-secondary instructional experience.

About Vancouver Film School

At VFS, we shape the next generation of filmmakers, game designers, animators, and storytellers. Our staff bring real industry experience into everything they do and together we represent over 50 nations. That diversity isn't incidental; it's what makes us stronger.If you want to be part of a team that genuinely changes the trajectory of creative careers, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Experience

- sound design: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sound Instructor (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Film School
📍 Vancouver