Laboratory Instructor, Biology

**Competition ID**:

- 3810

**Internal Closing Date**:

- December 7, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- December 7, 2024

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site

**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8am-9am 4pm-5pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 28

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**
- KPU 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 strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.**JOB OVERVIEW: LAB INSTRUCTOR, BIOLOGY**
- Reporting to Dean, Faculty of Science and Horticulture, The Laboratory Instructor - Biology participates in the Biology Department with the overall course delivery by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance and assessment within a lab environment. The Laboratory Instructor - Biology may be assigned to work alongside other Laboratory Instructors (or a faculty member) or alone in fulfilling the above functions. They are expected to perform with a minimum of managerial supervision by the Lab Supervisor and Dean’s Office. Lab responsibilities may involve any university level (first to fourth year) or applied program service courses offered in the Biology Department’s educational plan.**Special Considerations**:
The Biology faculty is ultimately responsible for course delivery and development, including the laboratory portion of any course. The Laboratory Instructor - Biology assists the faculty through their role in the labs in achieving this aim. The Lab Instructor - Biology and faculty work collegially to meet a common aim. Workload and scheduled contact hours can be found in the “WORKLOAD GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE LAB INSTRUCTORS”.- The Laboratory Instructor - Biology works in compliance with current WHMIS regulations and directs students in all aspects of lab safety. They must have read the Laboratory Safety and Biosafety Manuals, completed Biosafety and Fire Safety Training and be aware of their potential role and responsibilities in the event of a chemical or biohazardous spill or accident. They must comply with all Biosafety and Biosecurity requirements of the Canadian biosafety standard of the Public Health Agency of Canada while working with Containment Level 2 organisms as it pertains to the department’s pathogens and toxins licence.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Baccalaureate degree, Masters preferred, in Biology.
- Proven related teaching experience is an asset.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Demonstrated good working knowledge of the course content and competence in laboratory techniques pertaining to the instruction of any year biology courses.
- Demonstrated good working knowledge of the course content and competence in laboratory techniques pertaining to one or more of the following - introduction to biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, botany, marine biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology and human anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to provide instruction to undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of current WHMIS, biosafety and other preventative measures required for the safe operation of the biology lab.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people of varied background and experience.
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- **Salary Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**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, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal 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
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition