City : Surrey, BC

Category : 2385-Computer Business Systems

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Computer Business Systems Instructor – Competition ID: 2869

POSITION TYPE: One 50% Regular [Regular, 50%]
POSITION START: Enrollment dependent - as early as January 1, 2024 onwards

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.  

KPU endeavors to provide respectful learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of fair and equitable treatment of all members within its diverse community, no matter their social identity. Our campuses are located in the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Melville School of Business is one of the largest undergraduate business schools in Western Canada—consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 students annually enrolled in one of the 22 available program options.

Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), KPU's Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in the province of British Columbia.

The Melville School of Business offers courses online as well as in-person, with in-person classes provided at all five campuses of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale, Surrey Civic Plaza, and Langley).

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Melville School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking to add qualified Computer Business System [CBSY] faculty members commencing January 1, 2024.  Successful candidates may be required to teach one or more CBSY courses in support of our diploma and baccalaureate degree programs. For more information about our programs and courses, please go to http://www.kpu.ca/business.
The ability to teach using online and in-person delivery modes for one or more of the following courses is required:

• CBSY 1105 – Computer Business Applications  
• CBSY 1110 – Business Problem Solving with Spreadsheets
• CBSY 2205 – Management Information Systems
• CBSY 2306 – Accounting Systems and Advanced Reporting Applications

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum required qualifications include:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree 
• At least 3 years directly related work experience.  (Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with current business communications technology)
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

CPA designation is an asset for teaching the Accounting Systems course.  Preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate academic and/or industry current body of knowledge in the above areas.
As KPU prioritizes teaching excellence, experience teaching at the university level in a small-class, student-centered environment is a strong asset. Proven experience in successful community engagement, with both internal and external stakeholders is also considered a strong asset.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please apply via the KPU Career Centre at https://www.kpu.ca/hr/career-opportunities and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing suitability for this position.  Please also include copies of post-secondary transcripts in your application.  For all application documents, please quote Competition #2869.

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 looking for 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.

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.