Ville : Surrey, BC

Catégorie : 2310-Mathematics

Industrie : Education

Employeur : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

POSITION TYPE: QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: September 2022

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: Math Instructor - Competition ID: 1347

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 and Horticulture (FSH) has over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. FSH includes nine departments and over 30 programs at the undergraduate level, with offerings at four KPU campuses. The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs: Dr. Paul Adams as Sherman Jen Research Chair and Dr. Karen Davidson as Canada Research Chair in Nutrition Informatics. 

FSH 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 and Horticulture, please visit our website at: kpu.ca/science.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Faculty of Science and Horticulture is seeking applicants to add to the MATH qualified faculty list for contract work in the Mathematics Department.

Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/mathematics 

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 possess, at a minimum, a Master's degree (Ph.D preferred) in Mathematics or Statistics.  Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting, especially with evaluations demonstrating evidence of success, is strongly preferred.  A willingness to teach all levels of Mathematics, from preparatory through to second-year university courses is required.  A willingness to teach at the third and fourth year level and expertise in Computational Mathematics, Biomathematics, or Mathematics Education would be an asset.

In addition, experience with online instructional delivery will be an asset. 

The successful applicant must have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to teach effectively in English.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:
•    Letter of application indicating areas of teaching interest
•    One-page statement of your teaching philosophy
•    Curriculum Vitae that includes information about previous courses taught
•    Photocopies of your post-secondary transcripts
•    Two letters of reference

For all application documents, please quote competition #1347

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

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. 

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.