New Media Manitoba has an exciting new role for an instructor to teach real-time workflows using Unreal Engine. The successful candidate will manage our workforce development activities related to Unreal Engine, design curricula, teach courses and bring studio projects to life. This is a unique opportunity if you are endlessly curious about virtual production, performance capture and video game development and have a passion for instruction. Help us train Manitoba’s workforce for the jobs of the future. We strongly believe in supporting the creative practices of our instructors. In addition to being able to share your expertise, this position will offer incredible personal learning opportunities. Through our partnerships with Epic Games, access to global expertise, and our training lab in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, there is no limit to what is possible. Help us build new worlds and train the next generation of production artists, technicians, and game developers in the latest real-time technologies. Position: Unreal Engine Instructor Location: Winnipeg Position Type: Full Time, On-site Salary: $60,000 – $90,000 Language: English (Preferred) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and guide students and studios through certified Unreal Engine curriculum
• Facilitate learning by leading lessons and hands-on projects
• Mentor students in research-based or industry-driven projects
• Manage projects and deliverables based on curriculum guidelines
• Have a working knowledge of technology and a desire to learn more about XR-specific development tools
• Be an “an evergreen learner” as the industry tools and software are constantly evolving
• Create a learning environment that fosters creativity, open ideas, and a safe place to experiment, learn and collaborate
• Look for opportunities to enhance soft-skill learning within the curriculum
• Setting clear/transparent expectations and instructions while providing guidance, and academic support
• Objectively evaluating students’ work/progress and providing formative /summative feedback when needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary certificate, diploma, degree (or equivalent) in a related field (preferred).
• Ability to lead workshops, lectures, seminars, and explain technical concepts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to be creative and find solutions to problems, or foresee future issues
• Strong leadership skills
• Endlessly curious and excited to learn and lead a learning environment
• Have an interest in XR technology, 3D design, visual scripting, material creation, sound design, lighting, or animation
• Be able to constantly learn to stay up to date with the technology changes in the industry

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Deadline to Apply is 23h59 on August 31st, 2022 Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line – Unreal Engine Instructor Position. Please include links to digital portfolios. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.