City : Surrey, BC

Category : 8255-CADD Technologies

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

CADD INSTRUCTOR – Competition ID: 3773
POSITION TYPE: 100% REGULAR
POSITION START: JAN. 1, 2025

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 four KPU campuses. The Faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair: Dr. Paul Adams.  

The Faculty of Science offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum, co-ops and research collaboration opportunities with KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). As well, our faculty is home to over a hectare of horticulture field lab, a working farm and a state-of-the art teaching 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:

The CADD Technologies program from Faculty of Science is currently seeking applications for a regular instructor to teach 100% FTE.

The successful candidate will be required to teach in support of CADD Technology Diploma from the suite of courses related to the Architectural / Structural specialty. 

The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in-person, at the KPU Cloverdale campus, as well as blended (in-person and online) courses of the program.

Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/science/cadd/program-course-structure 

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant Drafting/CADD related post-secondary Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent 
• More than 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Drafting and/or Design and/or construction of Single and or multi family residential buildings, commercial buildings 
• Demonstrated experience in Architectural Drafting/Design, including residential and commercial buildings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD® software and Revit Architecture®. 
• Working experience in creating and combining assemblies by Revit and other 3D sketch software for a residential, commercial or industrial building.
• Provincial Instructor’s Diploma and/or teaching experience at the post secondary level will be preferred
• Solid communication skills (excellent command of the English language, both written and oral).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae that includes information about previous courses taught and industry experience
• Cover letter indicating areas of teaching interest and teaching philosophy as well as evidence of undergraduate teaching success

*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 100% Regular.  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.  

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers  
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Vacation, Professional Development and Accountable Time 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)  

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.

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.