Instructor, Psychology

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00276

Division

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

To teach one 3-credit course

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.

Appointment Start Date

29-Dec-2025

Appointment End Date

15-May-2026

Additional Information

Subject to funding and enrolment. Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Course Outline, Philosophy, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

13-Nov-2025

Closing Date

26-Nov-2025

Job Reference

2833

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 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.

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.

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.