Manager, Applied Research (Entertainment Arts)

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.

Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges our applied research focuses on health and educational technology and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus Calgarys first esports arena and the Bears varsity team Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at .

Position Summary

Bow Valley College is seeking an innovative and collaborative Manager Applied Research (Entertainment Arts) to lead the development and delivery of cutting-edge research initiatives within the Digital Entertainment Nexus (DEN).

Reporting to the Dean Research and Innovation this leadership role is central to advancing creative and technological innovation through applied research with a focus on emerging digital arts technologies. The Manager will play a key role in driving research projects that leverage recent funding from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) and support the establishment of the DEN a world-class facility fostering applied research business incubation and training in areas such as virtual production 3D animation game development augmented and virtual reality and motion capture.

The Manager will oversee the design implementation and management of applied research projects working closely with faculty learners and industry partners to deliver impactful results. This includes proposal writing funding acquisition partnership development regulatory compliance and budget oversight. The successful candidate will build strong connections between academic programming and research initiatives integrate applied research into curriculum design and ensure that learners gain meaningful hands-on experience through paid internships course-based research and work-integrated learning opportunities. The Manager will also foster a dynamic and inclusive research environment that emphasizes innovation collaboration and ethical practices.

In addition to leading applied research within the DEN the Manager will cultivate partnerships with industry community organizations and government to expand research opportunities and enhance Bow Valley Colleges reputation as a leader in applied innovation. The role includes managing a team of professionals overseeing quality assurance and risk management processes and supporting the professional growth and performance of staff. The Manager will promote interdisciplinary collaboration knowledge transfer and community engagement through presentations events and research dissemination activities.

Qualifications : A masters degree in digital design game design or a related field is required (PhD preferred) along with a minimum of three years of experience in a post-secondary environment ideally within applied research. Candidates should possess strong organizational communication and leadership skills a proven ability to manage budgets and complex projects and a passion for fostering innovation in digital arts and creative technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced interpersonal and relationship-building abilities experience leading diverse teams and a commitment to advancing equity diversity and inclusion within research environments.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative research initiatives at the intersection of technology creativity and community impacthelping shape the future of applied research and creative innovation at Bow Valley College.

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Closing Date : November 20 2025

This opening is a temporary (exempt) position with an anticipated conclusion in December 2028. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Quantitative Research,Spss,Clinical Research,Data Collection,Clinical Trials,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Survey Design,Qualitative Research,Market Research,Research & Development,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1