Laboratory Instructor, Biology

KwQl Polytechnic University (KPU) is a polytechnic university in Canada.

• Competition
• Internal Closing Date:
  July 2, 2026
• External Closing Date:
  July 2, 2026
• # of Openings: 1
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary Part Time
• Workplace Type:
  On-Site
• Travel Frequency:
  Occasional travel between campuses required
• Employee Group:
  Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
• Days of Work:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required
• Hours of Work: 8-9am – 4-5pm
• Hours per Week: 28

The Laboratory Instructor - Biology participates in the Biology Department with overall course delivery by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance and assessment within a lab environment.

The Laboratory Instructor may work with other Laboratory Instructors or a faculty member, alone or in collaboration, with minimal managerial supervision from the Lab Supervisor and Dean’s Office. Lab responsibilities span university‑level (first to fourth year) or applied program service courses offered in the Biology Department’s educational plan.

• The Biology faculty is primarily responsible for course delivery and development, including the laboratory portion of any course. The Laboratory Instructor assists the faculty through their role in the labs.
• Lab Instructor – Biology and faculty work collegially to meet a common aim. Workload and scheduled contact hours can be found in the “WORKLOAD GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE LAB INSTRUCTORS”.
• The Laboratory Instructor works in compliance with current WHMIS regulations and directs students in all aspects of lab safety. They must have read the Laboratory Safety and Biosafety Manuals, completed Biosafety and Fire Safety Training, and be aware of their potential role in the event of a chemical or biohazardous spill or accident.
• They must comply with all Biosafety and Biosecurity requirements of the Canadian biosafety standard of the Public Health Agency of Canada while working with Containment Level 2 organisms as it pertains to department’s pathogens and toxins licence.

Baccalaureate degree, Masters preferred, in Biology.

Proven related teaching experience is an asset.

• Good working knowledge of course content and competence in laboratory techniques for any year biology courses.
• Competence in laboratory techniques for one or more of the following: introduction to biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, botany, marine biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology, and human anatomy and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and written.
• Ability to provide instruction to undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of current WHMIS, biosafety and other preventative measures required for the protected operation of the biology lab.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people of varied background and experience.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

KPU offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more. Eligibility requirements apply and benefits may vary depending on employee group and whether the position is temporary or part‑time.

Kwentlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences, including Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

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Final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.