Faculty Positions
To indicate your interest in available positions, please forward your resume, including photocopiesof post secondary transcripts, quoting the appropriate competition number to:
Human Resource Services
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 72 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
Fax: 604.599.2111 or 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.
Should you wish to drop off your resume and supporting documents in person, please drop it off at the location below:
Human Resource Services
20901 Langley By-Pass, Second Floor Room 2540
Langley, BC
Phone: 604.599.2150
Fax: 604.599.2111
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
DRAFTING/COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CADD) CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS – Competition Number 12-08
MARKETING INSTRUCTORS - Competition Number 12-09
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR – Competition Number 12-06
The Department of Educational Studies (EDST) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is inviting applications for one regular full-time (100%) position to commence September, 2012. We are currently seeking faculty with expertise and experience to teach courses in Education and Educational Transitions (first and final year).
All instructors in the department are required to teach some courses in the area of Educational Transitions. Our first year transition courses focus on helping students to appreciate the broad purpose and values of higher education in democratic societies, and to cultivate the abilities necessary to engage in scholarly discourse at a university level. Our final year transition course aims to help students connect the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed through their education to the task of becoming highly employable, engaged citizens who care deeply about their communities.
EDST is a small, yet growing department. We offer a B.A. Minor in Counselling Psychology that is theoretically grounded in hermeneutic philosophy, and existential and narrative approaches, that involves both theoretical and practical courses. Over the coming years we intend to expand our offerings in Education and welcome candidates with the ability to contribute to course development (particularly in the areas of Curriculum and Instruction, History and Philosophy of Education, Multiculturalism and Diversity, Assessment, Evaluation, and Special Needs).
Ideal candidates will possess a strong record of university teaching, a solid record of research and scholarly activities, and a willingness to take an active role in expanding the department. Successful candidates will also be required to participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom including: student support; departmental, faculty, and/or university committees and initiatives; and other professional service activities in keeping with their disciplines and supporting students, the department, and the institution.
Minimum qualifications to teach in the department include:
- Earned Doctorate degree in Education, Humanities or Social Sciences
- Strong evidence of excellence in teaching in an academic discipline and a minimum of five years’ experience teaching at post-secondary institutions
- Knowledge and experience related to specific courses required for position
Given the specific duties of this position, ideal candidates will also have:
- A Doctorate in Education
- Experience teaching in the K-12 system
- A strong understanding of the value of and a demonstrated commitment to a broad liberal arts tradition in education
- Demonstrated engagement in scholarly activities (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
- Demonstrated potential to contribute to curriculum development and service initiatives
Description of the Department and its courses can be found at:
http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/aca/edst.html
We regret that we will be unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications; only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Please forward cover letter (quoting competition number 12-06, description of teaching philosophy, and list of courses competent to teach), curriculum vitae, sample teaching evaluations, and representative publications by March 16, 2012 to Human Resource Services, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72nd Avenue Surrey BC V3W 2M8, Fax: (604) 599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca.
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DRAFTING/COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CADD) CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS – Competition Number 12-08
The Faculty of Trades and Technology is currently seeking Non-Regular Type 1 (Contract) Drafting/CADD Instructors to provide short term coverage, which may extend from a single day to several weeks. Instructional assignments may include days and/or evenings. The first assignment could start May 2012 (Summer semester).
Minimum Qualifications include completion of a Drafting/CADD related post-secondary certificate/diploma or equivalent, supplemented by 6+ years of related design/drafting experience in the Architectural, Civil/Structural or Mechanical field. Applicants should be proficient in AutoCAD 2012 software. Applicants should have excellent ability to communicate effectively with students. Previous instructional/training experience and knowledge of Revit Architecture® or Civil 3D®software, and Microsoft Office® software would be an asset.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of documentation of required certification, quoting competition number 12-08 by February 14, 2012 to Human Resource Services, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72nd Ave., Surrey, B.C. V3W 2M8 Fax: (604) 599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca.
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MARKETING INSTRUCTORS - Competition Number 12-09
Commencing in May 2012, the Marketing Management Department in the School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking several contract instructors. The successful candidates will be required to teach in support of the School of Business Marketing Certificate, Marketing Diploma, and Bachelor of Business in Administration in Marketing Management Degree.
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 marketing positions
• Industry experience across multiple and varied industries
• Teaching experience at a post-secondary level with a focus on teaching versus research
• Incorporation and use of Social Media in both work and teaching environments
• 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
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 12-09 by February 27, 2012 to: Human Resources Department, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72nd Ave., Surrey, B.C. V3W 2M8 Fax: 604-599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca
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