English Instructor

5 months ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Faculty Pay Scale**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Qualified Faculty List**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**2749**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

**ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR - Competition ID: 2749**
POSITION TYPE: Qualified Faculty List
POSITION START: As needed; open until filled

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**:
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, 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 Department of English offers a B.A. Major and a Minor in English. We also run first-year English courses for all students enrolled in degree programs at KPU (approximately 6,000 students annually, most of whom study in disciplines outside of English). Our small class sizes range from 25-35 students, and we embrace equity, diversity, inclusion, and active learning in our classrooms. Our faculty members have a passion for teaching, a focus on transformative learning, and a commitment to the success of our students. Recruiting and retaining colleagues who reflect our diverse student body—55% of which is South Asian, East Asian, or of mixed ethnic background—is a long-term goal of our department.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
**I. Qualified Faculty List**

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

Only in exceptional circumstances are Non-Regular Faculty called upon to teach upper-level courses.

The position would come with an expectation of meaningful university service.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A completed PhD, or evidence of imminent completion of a PhD, in English or literary studies
- A current record of, or potential for, scholarly activity/service
- Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level
- Experience teaching English at the undergraduate level in the past five years
- A two-year record of excellence in teaching (composition and English literature) at the undergraduate level
- A demonstrated record of teaching online courses
- Demonstrated expertise in instruction of first-year academic writing
- Experience teaching a diverse student body
- Innovative, diverse, and inclusive approaches to pedagogy and scholarship
- A focus on student success
- Dedication to a pedagogical culture of care and compassion
- Demonstrated commitment to departmental service
- In addition to the above, training and experience in one of the following areas would be desirable: Latinx Literatures; AAPI Literatures; Middle Eastern Literatures; African Literatures; Disability Studies; Queer Literatures; Ecocriticism/Animal Studies; Experiential and/or Service Learning; Writing or Composition Studies

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Applicants invited to be interviewed will be required to provide copies of official transcripts.

This post is open until filled.

**Note to Applicants**

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.

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