Instructor, Psychology

Duties:

We invite applications from accomplished university educators seeking to join a collegial department where teaching innovation and student success are highly valued. We seek applicants who share our passion for high quality undergraduate education and can skillfully infuse their teaching with their scholarly work.

The teaching opportunity: PSYC 205 Intro to Biological Psychology. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are able to offer the course face to face T/Th 1:00-2:30 PM.

Spring 2026 - Spring classes start January 5, 2026
PSYC 205 Intro to Biological Psychology
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Day/Time: T/Th 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Nanaimo Campus

Course descriptions and more information about the Psychology Department can be found at the Psychology Program page.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

- Doctorate in Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited institution.

- Recent experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

- Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle.

- Demonstrated proficiency with technology relevant to the position.

- Demonstrated knowledge of PSYC 205 course content.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in teaching small classes in an inclusive institutional environment.

- Educational and research expertise directly relevant to the content of PSYC 205.

Note:

- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.

- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity‑seeking groups to self‑identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self‑identification with an equity‑seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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