Fashion Marketing Diploma Instructor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive 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. Join us today and transform your future - **Competition ID**:

- 4334 **Internal Closing Date**:

- November 13, 2025 **External Closing Date**:

- November 13, 2025 **# of Openings**:

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- **Salary Information**:

- Faculty Pay Scale **Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time **Workplace Type**:

- On-Site **Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required. **Employee Group**:

- Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association) **Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
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- **FACULTY POSITION TITLE: FASHION MARKETING DIPLOMA INSTRUCTOR**
**POSITION TYPE**:REGULAR (WITH 50% WORKLOAD)
**POSITION START**: JANUARY 1, 2026
- **FACULTY OVERVIEW**:
Imagine working in a new, cutting-edge facility backed by a 30-year history as an industry leader. The Wilson School of Design (WSD), located on our Richmond campus, has eight different programs that encourage students to take risks and innovate in small, personalized classes offering intensive hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art equipment. For more information about the WSD visit our website.
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (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.
- KPU takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation. We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem peoples.
- **POSITION OVERVIEW**:
The Fashion Marketing Diploma (FMRK) program is seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses:

- FMRK 2105 Visual Fashion Merchandising & Promotion
- FMRK 2115 Fashion Forecasting
- FMRK 2215 Fashion Events and Promotions
- FMRK 2241 Fashion Marketing Work Experience- **
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Faculty members of WSD are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:

- Curriculum development and review.
- Assisting students outside of scheduled class time.
- Preparation processes and site visits.
- Service and representation of the programme on various university committees, internally and externally.- More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement
- **QUALIFICATIONS**:
Minimum qualifications include:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design or related disciplines or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility
- Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential
- 5 years related work experience
- Evidence of knowledge or expertise appropriate to specific course content- ** APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Submit a resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) that includes evidence of teaching and/or design experience, as well as scholarly or industry accomplishments. The cover letter should indicate the specific course number(s) and name(s) of interest.
- Provide a rationale for the selected courses. Course numbers, names, and calendar descriptions are listed below for reference.-
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CANDIDATE PROFILE**- ** Student focused**: Demonstrates appreciation for students and the role of a learner-centered institution.
- **Collaborative**: provides evidence of strong interpersonal communication and embracing a collaborative style of working. A team player committed to fostering consensu building towards the success of the program. Demonstrated teamwork abilities in a creative and collaborative working environment.
- **Leader**: Strong academic leadership qualities and experience
- **Organizational skills**: diplomatic, consultative, and democratic. Organized, pays attention to details and a multi-tasker; able to manage and prioritize multiple demands and various levels of accountability. Understands institutional policies and procedures.
- **Strong communicator**: effective written and oral communication skills
- **Interpersonal skills**: dedicated and reliable; positive and eager; flexible, open-minded, adaptable, and resilient. Confident, self-directed, pro-active, action oriented, ‘can-do’ personality. Embraces diversity. Has a sense of humour. Dedicated to creating and maintaining a motivational climate and work closely with other faculty.
- **Innovative**:a broad, innovative, creative, an