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Sustainable Agriculture Contract Instructors
POSITION TYPE: Non-Regular, Type 1 (contract) instructor and Qualified Faculty List
POSITION START: September 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:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture, is currently seeking Non-Regular Type 1 (Contract) Instructors to teach in the following areas: Foundational Concepts of Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology. These courses are part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture.
Fall semester commences September 1 and runs until December 31, 2025. Spring semester commences January 1 and runs until April 30, 2026:
- AGRI 1150: Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture – Fall Semester
- AGRI 4298: Agroecology as a Global Movement – Fall Semester
Successful candidates will be responsible for covering the relevant topics in the context of sustainable agriculture and food systems and should include expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology. The successful candidates will work with the Department faculty in the development and delivery of these courses and support with content will be provided.
Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our website at: https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/agri and https://www.kpu.ca/agriculture
More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will lecture and converse fluently in English, and possess at a minimum, a Master’s degree (PhD in related field is preferred). Demonstrated record of teaching experience is required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates are asked to submit:
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae that includes
- A maximum 2-page statement of teaching philosophy
- List of three referees able to comment on your teaching ability.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
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 [email protected].
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
