Faculty Positions
To indicate your interest in available positions, please forward your resume, including photocopies
of post secondary transcripts, quoting the appropriate competition number to:
E-mail: employ@kwantlen.ca
Please submit a separate resume for each competition to which you are applying. Ensure you have clearly marked each resume with the appropriate competition number.
Last updated May 16, 2013
INSTRUCTOR(S) AND COORDINATOR FOR THE POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN PROGRAM - Competition Number 13-67
INSTRUCTORS FOR THE GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR MARKETING DEGREE PROGRAM - Competition Number 13-70
FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number 13-71
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-73
ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Competition Number 13-68
MARKETING INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number 13-74
CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-76
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-77
FINE ARTS FACULTY – Competition Number 13-78
ACP ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number: 13-79
URBAN ECOSYSTEMS DEGREE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE, Competition Number 13-34
INSTRUCTOR(S) AND COORDINATOR FOR THE POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN PROGRAM - Competition Number 13-67
Commencing January 2014 the Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University requires Non-Regular Type 1 (contract) instructors for the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design program. Located on the Richmond campus, these instructors will be instrumental in launching this new and exciting program.
Areas of instruction include: (Please see descriptions below)
First Semester:
• DETA 5110 – Technical Apparel in Context
• DETA 5120 – Technical Textile Technologies
• DETA 5130 – Creative Innovation
• DETA 5140 – Advances in Apparel Production
Second Semester:
• DETA 5200 – Global Business Strategies for Technical Apparel
• DETA 5210 – User Experience
• DETA 5230 – Strategic Design Direction
Third Semester:
• DETA 5300 – Capstone Project
Please go to http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/2013-14/design/technicalappareldesign-pbd.html for descriptions of each course.
The successful applicant will have a Master’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Design, Industrial Design or related disciplines or Academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility. Post-secondary teaching experience preferred. Minimum of 8 – 10 years diverse experience related to Technical Apparel Design, evidence of experience or expertise appropriate to specific course content, and demonstrate a clear understanding of Technical Apparel or related fields.
COORDINATOR FOR THE POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN PROGRAM - Competition Number 13-67
Also available for June 1, 2013 (start date is negotiable) is a 25% Time Release for a Program Coordinator position (three year term). Dependent on candidate qualifications for instruction, the successful candidate may be offered a combined workload (Coordination and teaching) of 50 percent or greater commencing January 1, 2014. Program coordination includes, but is not limited to timetabling of courses, education and curriculum planning and monitoring, liaising with other departments, acting as a spokesperson for the department, liaising with external bodies such as professional associations, Industry, etc., and fostering student success. See the following link for position guidelines: http://www.kwantlen.ca/hr/employeeresources/faculty/coordinator_guidelines.html
For more information on the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design program, see: http://www.kwantlen.ca/design/deta.html
Please forward your cover letter, resume, photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-67 by May 24, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
INSTRUCTORS FOR THE GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR MARKETING DEGREE PROGRAM - Competition Number 13-70
Commencing September 2013 and January, 2014, the Graphic Design for Marketing (GDMA) degree program at the Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, requires instructors to teach in its program on the Richmond Campus. Opportunities exist for on-going part-time and contract instructors.
As the curricular framework of the Graphic Design for Marketing program is integrated, instructors are expected to be team players committed to collaborating with other faculty members. The ideal candidate is invested in the nexus between communications design, marketing and business. They will demonstrate expertise in developing marketing strategies, and applying creative and technological processes while designing marketing communications.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s Degree from a Graphic Design program, preferably Graphic Design for Marketing or related disciplines. Minimum five (5) years teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level and a minimum of five (5) years of active professional design practice that includes business, marketing and/or relevant domains.
Please go to www.kwantlen.ca/design/gdma.html for program details.
For course descriptions please go to:
http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/design/graphicdesignmarketing-deg.html
Please forward your cover letter outlining your areas of expertise (with links to online portfolios, if applicable), resume, photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-70 by May 16, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number 13-71
The Department of Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a one-year, part-time temporary faculty position (50%, Non-Regular Type 2 appointment) from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.
The successful applicant should be qualified to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the area of Ceramics.
Those applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on courses offered by visiting our website at http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/courses/fina/index.html.
Kwantlen is a teaching-oriented polytechnic university serving communities in the South Fraser region. As leaders in innovative and interdisciplinary education, we offer all learners, regardless of background and preparation, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.
The successful candidate will have an MFA, a current exhibition record, and experience in post-secondary teaching.
Applicants will have the interest and ability to teach foundation and advanced courses at the undergraduate level. They will also have technical and safety knowledge of materials, processes, and equipment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, description of courses taught, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and names of three recent referees, and a CD of recent work quoting competition number 13-71 by May 16, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
CD’s or USB’s may be mailed or dropped off at the Human Resource Services Department, 20901 Langley By-Pass, Langley, BC V3A 8G9.
FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number 13-72
The Department of Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a one year, part-time temporary faculty position (50%, Non-Regular Type 2 appointment) from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.
The successful applicant should be qualified to teach undergraduate course in two or more of the following areas: Photography, Digital Photography, Issues in Contemporary Art, Professional Practices in Visual Arts, and Multidisciplinary Upper-level Visual Arts Studio.
Those applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on courses offered by visiting our website at http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/courses/fina/index.html.
Kwantlen is a teaching-oriented polytechnic university serving communities in the South Fraser region. As leaders in innovative and interdisciplinary education, we offer all learners, regardless of background and preparation, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.
The successful candidate will have an MFA, a current exhibition record, and experience in post-secondary teaching.
Applicants will have the interest and ability to teach foundation and advanced courses at the undergraduate level. They will also have technical and safety knowledge of materials, processes, and equipment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, description of courses taught, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and names of three recent referees, and a CD of recent work, quoting competition number 13-72 by May 16, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
CD’s or USB’s may be mailed or dropped off at the Human Resource Services Department, 20901 Langley By-Pass, Langley, BC V3A 8G9.
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-73
The Music Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a part-time temporary faculty position in music theory from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach the following undergraduate courses in music theory and aural musicianship:
MUSI 1150, 1250, 2350, 2450, 3650 – The Language of Music I-IV and VI, as well as MUSI 1151, 1251, 2351, 2451 – Aural Musicianship I-IV.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or near completion) in music theory and a demonstrable commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring and supervising students. They should have a track-record of quality teaching and an established or developing program of research.
Minimum qualifications are Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred in Performance. Master’s Degree, Ph.D preferred in Theory & History)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University provides a unique regional university environment serving communities in the South Fraser region. Our university degrees and applied credentials successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Kwantlen's Office of Research and Scholarship and four research institutes assist faculty and students in their efforts to produce innovative research relevant to the communities we serve.
A complete application includes a current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all degrees, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of undergraduate teaching success and a list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments.
Please forward your application, quoting competition number 13-73 by May 17, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Competition Number 13-68
The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of Asian Studies Degree Coordinator. The position is open to regular faculty members in the Faculty of Arts. This is a two course section (25%) two-year time release opportunity. We anticipate a September 2013 start date. The position reports to the Dean or Dean’s designate but is expected to work closely with Arts Department Chairs and to liaise with faculty.
Ideal Candidate
- Involved in degree development and/or program revision at KPU
- Experience working with external groups and academic programs
- Strong communication, organizing, and program promotion skills
Responsibilities
- Create annual program Ed Plans and coordinate these, along with course scheduling and instructor assignments across various contributing departments in collaboration with the respective Chairs and instructors.
- Develop an advisory board of Kwantlen and community partners to help direct the development of Asian Studies at Kwantlen
- Serve as liaison and contact person between relevant stakeholders and constituencies: degree students; faculty; administration, staff, steering committee; community groups
- Work with internal and external groups to promote and advertise the degree
- Shepherd new courses, course revisions and program revisions through Faculty Council Curriculum Committee, Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum (S2C2), and Senate
- Develop program coordination processes amongst internal stakeholders
- Submit Operating and Capital Budgets in support of the program’s current and future needs
- Provide input to the development of a curricular review and approval process supportive of the interdisciplinary nature of the program
- Provide input to the development of a faculty search process supportive of the interdisciplinary nature of the program
Please submit your application, quoting competition number 13-68 by May 31, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
A complete application includes a 1 page letter of interest and current curriculum vitae.
MARKETING INSTRUCTOR - Competition Number 13-74
The Marketing Management Department in the School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking two full-time regular (permanent) faculty instructors commencing September 1, 2013. The successful candidates will be required to teach courses in support of the School of Business Marketing Certificate, Marketing Diploma, and Bachelor of Business in Administration in Marketing Management Degree. The School of Business offers courses on all four campuses of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, in the communities of Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley and faculty are expected to be available to teach on each of them.
Minimum required qualifications for teaching in the Marketing Management program include the following:
• Master’s Degree, preferably an M.B.A.
• PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry in various progressively responsible senior marketing positions
• Relevant marketing industry experience, in both large and small companies, across multiple and varied industries at a senior level
• Experience teaching 3rd and 4th year and Master’s level courses at a post-secondary institution with a focus on teaching versus research
• Researched Kwantlen’s marketing program to determine which courses are of interest
o http://kwantlenmarketing.com/
o http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/business/bbamm-info.html
o http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/courses/mrktcrs.html
Not required but viewed as an asset:
• Canadian business experience
• Maintains active website, blog, twitter or other social media accounts
• Senior level strategic management (VP Level, Key Account Executive)
• Incorporation and use of Web 2.0 platforms in both work and teaching environments
School of Business Mission:
To provide students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and aspirations with a quality business education that prepares them for success in the workplace and graduate school.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number by May 28, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca
CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-75
The Department of Creative Writing at Kwantlen Polytechnic invites applications for part-time non-regular type 1 (contract) instructors. We are also looking for faculty to be added to our contract qualified faculty list. Candidates must have at least three books or produced projects (which might include screenplays and plays) and a significant profile in their area(s) of specialization; they must be active in their profession and have a current record of publications and involvement in the writing community.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to teach from at least one of the following genres areas: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Screenplay/Drama, and/or New Media.
Those applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on courses offered by visiting our website at: http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/courses/crwr/index.html
Kwantlen is a teaching-oriented polytechnic university serving communities in the South Fraser region. As leaders in innovative and interdisciplinary education, we offer all learners, regardless of background and preparation, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. The Creative Writing department at Kwantlen supports programs throughout the university and also offers its own major and minor degree programs.
A MA, MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those candidates with academic distinction and/or awards, along with relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be willing to teach online and be flexible about class times.
A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of undergraduate teaching success, and a list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments.
Please email your application, quoting competition number 13-75 by May 23, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-76
The Department of Creative Writing at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for 2 part-time regular faculty positions beginning in September 2013. Candidates must have at least three books or produced projects (which might include screenplays and plays) and a significant profile in their area(s) of specialization; they must be active in their profession and have a current record of publications and involvement in the writing community.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to teach two or more specialized courses from the following genre areas: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Screenplay/Drama, and/or New Media.
Those applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on courses offered by visiting our website at: http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/courses/crwr/index.html
Kwantlen is a teaching-oriented polytechnic university serving communities in the South Fraser region. As leaders in innovative and interdisciplinary education, we offer all learners, regardless of background and preparation, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. The Creative Writing department at Kwantlen supports programs throughout the university and also offers its own major and minor degree programs.
A MA, MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those candidates with academic distinction and/or awards, along with relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be willing to teach online and be flexible about class times.
A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of undergraduate teaching success, and a list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments.
Please email your application, quoting competition number 13-76 by May 23, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 13-77
The Music Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a part-time temporary (50%) faculty position in music history from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach the following undergraduate courses in music history:
• MUSI 1153 - History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600
• MUSI 1253 - History of Music II: 1600 to 1800
• MUSI 2353 - History of Music III: 1800 to 1900
• MUSI 2453 - History of Music IV: 1900 To The Present
Candidates should have graduate training (Ph.D. preferred) in the field of music history and experience teaching the history of classical music at the university level. The Music program is located on Kwantlen’s Langley campus.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University provides a unique regional university environment serving communities in the South Fraser region. Our university degrees and applied credentials successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Kwantlen's Office of Research and Scholarship and four research institutes assist faculty and students in their efforts to produce innovative research relevant to the communities we serve.
A complete application includes a current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all degrees, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of undergraduate teaching success and a list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments.
Please forward your application, quoting competition number 13-77 by May 24, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
FINE ARTS FACULTY – Competition Number 13-78
The Department of Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for qualified instructors to be added to the faculty contract inventory listing (Non-Regular Type 1).
The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to teach in at least one of the following program areas: Drawing, Digital Media, Painting, Print Media and/or Sculpture.
Those applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on courses offered by visiting our website at: http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/2012-13/courses/fina/index.html
Kwantlen is a teaching-oriented polytechnic university serving communities in the South Fraser region. As leaders in innovative and interdisciplinary education, we offer all learners, regardless of background and preparation, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.
The successful candidate will have an MFA, a current exhibition record, and experience in post-secondary teaching.
Applicants will have the interest and ability to teach foundation and advanced courses at the undergraduate level. They will also have technical and safety knowledge of materials, processes, and equipment.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, description of courses taught, teaching evaluations, and names of three recent referees and examples of recent work in digital format (e.g. USB, CD, website link), quoting competition number 13-78 by May 29, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca
CD’s or USB’s may be mailed or dropped off at the Human Resource Services Department, 20901 Langley By-Pass, Langley, BC V3A 8G9.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Department of Academic and Career Preparation is seeking applicants to add to its Fixed Intake (FI) Qualified English Faculty List (non-regular type 1). The successful candidate(s) will have the knowledge and experience to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including, but not limited to
• teaching adult learners
• being able to work with learners from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• using a variety of teaching strategies
• being flexible
• working collaboratively and as part of a team
• teaching basic to advanced English reading and writing skills
We invite applications from candidates who are qualified to teach at the Intermediate, Advanced, Provincial, and ENGQ English levels, and who are available to teach day and/or evening courses across Kwantlen's four campuses in Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and Cloverdale.
A Bachelor’s degree in English is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in English or related discipline.
Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Please submit your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-79 by May 29, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca
URBAN ECOSYSTEMS DEGREE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE, Competition Number 13-34
The Faculty of Science and Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for a new full-time faculty position in the School of Horticulture (SoH). KPU is a regionally focused, teaching-led, multi-campus university situated in Metro Vancouver. The SoH is a signature program at KPU’s Langley Campus and has a primary mandate to meet the need for skilled horticulturists in British Columbia (http://www.kwantlen.ca/hort.html ). The appointment date is negotiable but the teaching assignment commences in September 2013.
The new Bachelor of Horticulture Science program is an interdisciplinary program that combines horticulture, watershed management, urban geography, and business. Students will combine the science and practice of horticulture to resolve community, industry, or research related problems. The important themes of the program are the roles of sustainable horticulture in our communities and urban environment, and the cultural, social, and economic influences on the practice of sustainable horticulture.
The School of Horticulture is seeking individuals with expertise in one or more aspects of urban ecology to teach in this exciting new program. The successful candidates will teach courses from introductory to advanced levels in urban ecosystems which include; urban watershed management, urban agriculture, urban ecosystems, green space management, riparian management and applications of geographic information systems.
Preference will be given to applicants who have earned a Ph.D. in an appropriate field but qualifications in lieu of a PhD. will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching adult learners is extremely important. Applied experience in consulting, applied research programs, or outreach programs will be an asset.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, your curriculum vitae, a 1 page statement of your teaching/education philosophy, list of the subject areas you believe you are qualified to teach, and a copy of your post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-34 by May 31, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
Information on the degree is available at:
http://www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/2013-14/science-hort/urbanecosystems-deg.html
