Position Summary
LaSalle College Vancouver is seeking aConcurrency and Parallel Processing Instructorwith strong technical and professional experience in multi-threaded, concurrent, and parallel software development. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of modern multi-core architectures, concurrency paradigms, and performance-oriented software design, along with the ability to mentor students through complex technical concepts in an accessible and practical way.

The successful candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced academic environment, enjoys solving technical challenges, and works collaboratively with students and faculty. Theypossessan instinctive understanding of Media Arts and Game Programming learners are able tocommunicate abstract concurrency concepts clearly through hands-on demonstrations, assignments, and projects.

Reporting to the Program Director of Media Arts, the instructor will teachConcurrency and Parallel Processing, where students develop skills in:

Multi-threaded programming and synchronization techniques

Concurrency vs. parallelism concepts

Threading, locks, race conditions, and deadlock prevention

Parallel algorithm design patterns and data pipelines

Asynchronous vs. synchronous programming models

Performance optimization for multi-core systems

Concurrency considerations in game engines and real-time applications

Key Responsibilities

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 Concurrency and Parallel Processing courses following established outlines, learning outcomes, and curriculum standards

Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, labs, and project-based learning activities on schedule

Create a student-centered, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports diverse learning styles

Guide students through hands-on implementation of:

Multi-threaded programs

Synchronization mechanisms (locks, mutexes, condition variables)

Parallel algorithms and design patterns





Concurrent systems used in game and real-time software development

Demonstrate best practices for:

Thread-secure code design

Debugging race conditions and deadlocks

Performance profiling and optimization

Cross-platform concurrency considerations

Provide structured, constructive feedback on assignments, midterm projects, and final projects

Model professional software development practices, including:

Code organization and documentation

Version control workflows

Maintainable and scalable system design

Uphold academic and attendance policies, including timely grading and accurate record keeping

Communicate effectively with students using approved communication platforms and provide timely academic support

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

Student Mentorship

Support students in developing a strong conceptual and practical understanding of concurrency and parallel processing

Encourage analytical thinking, problem decomposition, and performance-aware design

Mentor students through complex technical challenges, including debugging and optimization of concurrent systems

Support students in building portfolio-ready technical projects, including parallel game engine modules

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 experiencein software development involving concurrency, multi-threading, or parallel processing

Strong knowledge of:

Concurrency and parallel programming concepts





Multi-core an d multi-processor architectures

Threading models and synchronization mechanisms

ProficiencyinC++and experience with concurrency libraries and tools

Experience developing oroptimizingperformance-critical or real-time systems (games, simulations, engines, or similar)

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to learners new to concurrency programming

Note: I nternational 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 with:

Game engines or real-time systems

Parallel algorithm design patterns

Asynchronous programming models

Cross-platform development

Prior teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience

All employees at LaSalle College Vancouver are defined by key attributes which we value. These attributesare:action oriented, innovative/creative, resourceful, respects peoples’ individuality and differences, engaging/effective communicator, committed to sharing knowledge and best practices, have a global perspective, embraces change, client/customer focused, and resilient.

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, orotherIndigenous person.

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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📌 Concurrency and Parallel Processing Instructor (Sessional Faculty) (British Columbia)
🏢 LCI Education
📍 British Columbia