City : Surrey, BC

Category : 8128-Access Prgms for People w/ Disabili

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Employment and Community Studies Instructor(s) – Competition ID: 3462
POSITION TYPE: QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: September 1, 2024

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.  

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

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, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. 
The Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) knows that upgrading creates opportunities. ACP upgrading courses help students meet educational and career goals. We also offer access programs for students with diverse learning needs and other community-based education programs such as Third Age Learning at Kwantlen. For more information about ACP, please consult the following link: https://www.kpu.ca/acp

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Employment and Community Studies (EACS) program invites applications for qualified instructors for Fall 2024. Successful candidate(s) will be part of a team introducing, refining, and continuously developing EACS course offerings with teaching and learning practices embedded in universal design principles, experiential learning, and digital pedagogy.
The successful candidate(s) may teach any of the following courses:

• EACS0010 Employability Skills
• EACS0020 Career Exploration
• EACS0021 Work Experience
• EACS0022 Introduction to Disability Rights
• EACS0023 Social Justice in Action

Further information and course descriptions for all EACS courses are available here: www.kpu.ca/acp/eacs 

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

We invite applications from candidates with a Master’s degree in special education, disability studies or related field with a focus on career development and/or community development.
Preference will be given to candidates with: 

• Lived experience/relationships with disability 
• At least one year (or equivalent) of successful teaching experience / scholarship (disability-related research) 
• Experience using technology-supported teaching (e.g., hybrid, on-line, adaptative technology, e-portfolios, and other digital literacy platforms) 
• Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in other disciplines and with community partners 
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and experience with the application of these principles in a diverse classroom community

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

In your submission, please articulate the connections between your experience and knowledge and the EACS instructor position. A complete application can be submitted in a variety of formats as described below. The variety of formats allows applicants to use a method that is most resonant with their world view and practice.

1. Application package 

• Letter of application 
• CV (please indicate eligibility to work legally in Canada) 
• Evidence of qualifications where appropriate 
• Statement of teaching philosophy  
• Recent teaching evaluations 
• Evidence of teaching

     2. Creative submissions 
        Suggested formats:

• Audio
• Video
• Visual art
• Portfolio
• Website

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. 

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.