Instructors(S), Science and Technology Programs

**Instructors(s), Science and Technology Programs**:

- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00276
- Division
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Department
- Science and Technology Administration
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- Varies, this is an open posting to fill multiple sessional positions in multiple semesters. Most lectures are either 3 or 4 workload hours (direct in-class hours) per week in a standard 15-week semester.
- Pay Level
- VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
- Starting Salary
- $8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
- Start:

- Start and end date to correlate with the schedule of the specific course(s) to be taught in each semester.
- Additional Information
- This is a general sessional posting for all departments within the Science and Technology Faculty, not restricted to a particular department. Applications will be reviewed as required, based on need. Shortlisting for Fall work will begin in May 2025, spring work in September 2025, and summer 2026 work in February 2026.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Evaluations, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 10-Apr-2025
- Closing Date
- 04-Mar-2026
- Job Reference
- 2660

**Duties**:
The Science and Technology Faculty (S&T) at VIU is seeking applicants who are qualified to instruct lower-level (100 and 200-level) course(s), prepare course materials, provide individual and group instruction, provide student support, design and implement student evaluation, mark and grade student work, keep records, liaise with other instructors in the department, and participate as an active member of the instructional faculty.

**Required Qualifications**:
**Biology, Chemistry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics and Engineering**
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience.

**Forestry**
Master's Degree in natural resource management or equivalent, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years relevant work experience in BC; ability to perform instruction and field work in typical coastal forest conditions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Membership or eligibility for membership as an RFT or RPF with FPBC; valid Class 4 driver's license; relevant teaching experience.

**Geosciences**
Master's degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree; valid Class 4 driver's license; relevant teaching experience.

**Resource Management and Protection**
Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an appropriately accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree plus 5 years' relevant work experience in government or private sector.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience; demonstrated currency in the field through relevant experience in an academic, industry, or research area.

**Please Submit**:
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV/Resume, a Cover Letter that addresses the Required and Preferred qualifications, teaching evaluations, and the name and contact information for three recent supervisors willing to provide a reference. Please list the courses you are qualified to teach in your cover letter.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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