Biology Instructor, NR2

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

*SALARY INFORMATION:

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.