Job Description
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
FACULTY POSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR - Competition ID: 2364
POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-time (100%)
START DATE: September 1, 2023
FACULTY OVERVIEW:
KPU is located in a region south of the Fraser River, which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt and Kwikwetlem Peoples.
KPU 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 level, opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers
The Department of Educational Studies (EDST) invites applications for a Regular (100%) faculty position starting Fall 2023. This position involves teaching 4 courses (sections) in Fall (September-December), a pd/vacation semester in Spring (January-April) and teaching 4 courses (sections) in summer (May-August). We are looking for a start date of September 1, 2023.
We are currently seeking faculty to teach courses in First Year Transitions (EDUC 1100 and/or EDUC 1150) who also have expertise and experience to teach courses in at least one other area in Education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience and expertise in one or some of the following areas: pedagogy and curriculum, assessment and evaluation, equity and inclusion, leadership and policy, justice, diversity, racism, Indigenous studies.
Our first-year transition courses focus on helping students to appreciate the broad purposes and values of higher education in democratic societies, and to cultivate the abilities and attitudes necessary to engage in scholarly discourse at a university level. Our education courses focus on helping students to understand themselves as prospective educators in a variety of settings.
Educational Studies at KPU is a growing department. We currently offer an Education Stream and a B.A. Minor in Counselling. We are primarily a teaching-oriented university and the successful candidate will be expected to engage in university and departmental committee work as well as in community outreach. It is expected that all faculty members shall engage in an ongoing process of professional development.
A full list of our Education courses is available at:
https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/educ/
Information about the Educational Studies department is available at:
https://www.kpu.ca/arts/edst
More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement
Preferred and Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking individuals who meet the following qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate degree in Education is preferred. M.A./M.Ed will be considered
- Knowledge and experience related to the specific courses and areas of expertise required for this position
- Extensive experience & exceptional record teaching undergraduate university courses: five years’ experience teaching at a post-secondary institution is required.
- Candidates with experience teaching international students are encouraged to apply
- A strong understanding of the value of and a demonstrated commitment to a broad liberal arts tradition in education
- Demonstrated potential to contribute to service initiatives and curriculum development
Application Details
We thank all applicants for their interest in KPU; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide copies of original transcripts.
Note to Applicants:
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A complete application includes:
- a cover letter,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a statement of teaching philosophy
- evidence of undergraduate teaching success Including teaching evaluations
- copies of transcripts of graduate degrees
- a list of three professional references who can speak to your teaching and academic qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest in KPU; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide copies of original transcripts.
Note to Applicants:
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
When inquiring or applying for positions within Kwantlen Polytechnic University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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Application Deadline
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is Canada’s only polytechnic university, combining academic excellence with practical, hands-on and experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates for successful and rewarding careers, while also providing them with the critical understanding necessary for good citizenship.
We ensure that our graduates are prepared for a lifetime of learning and re-learning so they can adapt to the fast pace of change in the workplace and in society at large.
Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, KPU offers a diverse range of credentials – including certificates, citations, diplomas and bachelor’s degrees – designed to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. We offer work-integrated and service learning, connections to business and industry, and a supportive learning environment.
Our post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas further enhance opportunities for working professionals to augment their knowledge and skills.
With programs in Arts, Business, Science and Horticultural, Health, Design, Trades and Technology, English language studies, adult upgrading and qualifying studies, KPU has proudly served the South Fraser Region of the Lower Mainland since 1981.
KPU has five campuses: three in Surrey, and one each in Richmond and Langley, nearly 1,500 employees and over 20,000 students.
When inquiring or applying for positions within Kwantlen Polytechnic University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
To receive email alerts when new jobs at Kwantlen Polytechnic University are posted, job seekers can sign up at new job openings at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.