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Reporting to the Chair, Department of Psychology, the Psychology Laboratory Instructor, under the direction and in conjunction with the Psychology Lab Committee, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Kwantlen Psychology Laboratories.  She/he will assist students and faculty by assuming responsibility for the operation of the lab, implementing and developing Laboratories for any course within the program, student guidance and assessment, management of Lab resources, and responsibility for budgeting and staffing.

 

 

 

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts/Science in Psychology 

• Laboratory supervision and teaching experience

• Working knowledge of the Psychology lab, its equipment and day to day operations.

• Thorough knowledge of Psychology course content

• Working knowledge of the operation of equipment and appropriate computer software, i.e., SPSS and Excel Database software.

 

 

• Experience with inventory management.

• Ability to develop and demonstrate psychological labs.

• Experience with supervising and creating a safe learning environment for students

• Able to work cooperatively and harmoniously with supervisors, instructors, staff and students.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously.

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Able to support faculty and students in research.

• Able to develop explanations and procedures related to course content.

• Required to travel between campuses.

 

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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 humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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