Instructor – Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development, Adult Basic Education (Chemistry and Physics)

Competition Number F18767P

Position Title Instructor – Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development, Adult Basic Education (Chemistry and Physics)

Employee Group Faculty

Position Status Non-Regular

Position Type Instructor

Special Appointee 

Others please specify 

Workload Amount 4.0

Department Adult Basic Education

Additional Notes 

Location North Vancouver

Working With Us 

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

Join the Capilano University Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Development, where our commitment to inclusion and care goes hand in hand with a strong sense of purpose. Our faculty, staff, and students thrive in an environment of support and belonging. Through personal and professional connections, we are closely tied to our communities and deeply engaged with the issues that matter to them.

We are dedicated to improving lives and building healthy communities through education. We nurture the leaders of tomorrow. As a member of our Faculty, you will support students who face significant barriers to learning and collaborate with others to build a better world. In a place where creativity, imagination, and experimentation are prized, you will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to transform their own lives and make meaningful impacts in the lives of others.

The Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Development is a community of passionate educators shaping the future through connection, care, and transformative learning. In joining us, you will be welcomed into a dynamic educational environment by supportive and generous colleagues and become a valued member of a community committed to making a difference.

What you’ll do 

The Department of Adult Basic Education (Upgrading and University Preparation) at Capilano University invites applications for two non-regular instructors of Chemistry and Physics. This is a unionized position, and the successful candidate(s) will teach four sections during the Summer I and II semesters. The courses will be delivered asynchronously online, and the instructor will have both chemistry and physics students of levels equivalent to Grade 10-12 in the classes. This position will begin on May 1, 2025.

The successful candidate may be offered additional sections in future terms pending scheduling needs. Future courses may take place in-person at our Sechelt, Squamish or North Vancouver campuses.

The successful candidate will teach courses in the area of chemistry and physics at the adult basic education level and may be asked to teach or develop other courses within their area of expertise. Duties include:

• Teach subjects and skills related to your area of expertise.
• Prepare and deliver courses, which includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, labs, field trips, and online or hybrid classes.
• Evaluate student learning through assessments and marking.
• Provide support to students through weekly office hours and advising.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain expertise and stay current with advancements and best practices in relevant fields of study.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support the department’s initiatives and provide service to Departmental, Faculty, and University wide committees. These duties include:

• Create and update course materials, outlines, and curriculum.
• Development of online courses in Moodle.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and events at the program, department, faculty, and university levels.

Courses and Schedule

• All BCHM and BPHY courses.
• Monday and Wednesday: 0830-1120 and 1730-2020 OR Tuesday and Thursday 0830-1120 and 1300-1550
• Instructors will be expected to be available for office hours and meetings with students on days of the week that are outside of the class schedule.

Experience, competencies & qualificationsCandidates with a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, and completion of a teacher education program with demonstrated excellence in teaching will be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with (or very near completion of) a Master’s degree in Science or Education. They will bring experience teaching Adult Basic Education online and/or in-person including self-paced, multi-level classes from Intermediate through to Provincial level to a diverse population of learners including students who struggle with socio-economic barriers and learning challenges. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach chemistry, physics and biology at the grade 10-12 level. The successful applicant must have a current WHMIS certification as a condition of employment.

We recognize that candidates may bring additional experience and qualifications other than those listed here; we encourage applicants to include any other relevant experiences, skills or perspectives that align with the role to be considered as part of your application.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and/or awards, the teaching portfolio, and for short-listed candidates, outstanding performance during their teaching demonstration and strong references from two people who have previously supervised your work.

How to apply

Please submit the following materials via our online portal:

• A cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, including a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion or Indigenization or Decolonization in teaching, or service within developmental education, higher education, community-based or other professional settings.
• A curriculum vitae
• A teaching portfolio including:
• A statement on teaching philosophy and examples of applications of that philosophy
• Summary of courses or sessions taught
• Professional learning and development
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching, student feedback)
• Unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned or in progress

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual teaching demonstration and interview with the search committee. Successful candidates will be required to provide references from two people who have previously supervised your work.

Internal or External Position External

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 05/01/2025

Salary Scale $9,420 per instructional section.

Post Date 02/20/2025

Close Date 03/06/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

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