Tcm Instructor

Employee Group:
**Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)**
- Workplace Type:
**On-Site**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Faculty Pay Scale**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**February 21, 2024**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**February 21, 2024**
- Competition ID:
**3187**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

**Traditional Chinese Medicine Program - Competition ID: 3187**
**POSITION TYPE**:Non-Regular Type 2 (NR2), appointment 100% annualized.
**POSITION START**:May 1st 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**:
This is a comprehensive program including courses in English and Mandarin language, communication, Ancient Chinese philosophy, and Western biomedical sciences which are necessary for the critical understanding and development of complex Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts. The curriculum has been designed to offer an education of significant breadth and rigour within the contexts of TCM/Acupuncture fundamental theory, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice.

The program's courses and labs are enhanced by practice experiences in community care and home support facilities. Graduates will have the requisite TCM core foundation, acupuncture competencies, critical thinking and communication skills needed to be safe, competent healthcare practitioners in an evolving health services landscape.
Faculty in the TCM program are leaders and experts in their field and draw on their experience to educate and inspire students. The TCM department currently offers one program, a diploma in acupuncture. This program has a strong reputation and is well attended. The program is delivered by a small and passionate group and we are seeking like-minded educators to join this enthusiastic team.

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

**Summer 2024**
ACUP 1360 - Intro to Pathology
ACUP 2100 - TCM History and Classics
ACUP 2340 - Acupuncture Practice Management

**Fall 2024**
ACUP 1160 - Biomedical Foundation
ACUP 2341 - Acupuncture Safety
ACUP 2181 - Acupuncture Practicum I

**Spring 2025**
ACUP 1200 - Diagnosis: Data Collection theory
ACUP 3280 - Acupuncture Practicum II

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
The required academic credentials to teach in the TCM Program are specific to the program and are as follows:
1.
- Master’s Degree of TCM
- With RTCMP registered with CTCMA, no limits, no conditions, no terms.

**OR**
- Bachelor’s Degree in TCM
- With Dr. TCM registered with CTCMA, no limits no conditions, no terms.

**AND**
2.
- 3 years applicable teaching experience in topic area
- 5 years relevant clinical experience.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Current CV including relevant educational, clinical and teaching experience.
Cover Letter including expression of interest

**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, Toastmasters, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
- Library and Bookstore (discounts)

**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.