Biology Instructor, NR2 - Competition ID: 4850

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4850
Internal Closing Date: October 29, 2026
External Closing Date: October 29, 2026
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type: Faculty Contract
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

POSITION TYPE: NR 2 (50%)

POSITION START: January 1, 2027

Faculty Overview

As Canada’s only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A Leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Science has over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. Faculty of Science includes nine departments and over 30 programs at the undergraduate level, with offerings at all four KPU campuses. The faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair: Dr. Cayley Velazquez and Sherman Jen Research Chair, Dr. Paul Adams.

The Faculty of Science offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum and co-ops and research collaboration opportunities with KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute of Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Center (AGC). As well, our faculty is home to over a hectare of horticulture field lab and working farm and a state-of-the art brewery, which has been recognized internationally and locally, winning BC Brewery of the Year in 2019.

For more information about the Faculty of Science, please visit our website at: kpu.ca/science

Position Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science is currently seeking applications for a 50% non-regularized (NR2) position to teach anatomy and physiology courses (BIOL1160 and BIOL1260 Anatomy and Physiology I and II) in spring and summer semesters.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess, at a minimum, a Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in an appropriate field of biology with demonstrated excellence in teaching anatomy and physiology at the post-secondary level with a hybrid delivery method. The successful applicant must have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to teach effectively in English. Expertise teaching other general biology or health science related courses will also be an asset.

Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our program websites at: BSc: Major in Biology | Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Health Science | KPU.ca - Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Application Requirements

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum one page)
• Description of how you will incorporate your research, professional experience and/or network to support undergraduate teaching (maximum one page)
• Current curriculum vitae that includes information about previous courses taught and relevant research, scholarly, or professional experience
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching success (e.g., peer and student reviews)
• Names of three referees willing to comment on your ability to contribute to a degree-granting Biological and Health Sciences department
• Please forward your application package with cover letter
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Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 50% (NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.