Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Overview

POSITION TITLE:

Sustainable Agriculture Instructor
POSITION TYPE:  Non-Regular Type 2 () Faculty – 75% FTE or 100% FTE
POSITION START:
(75% FTE):
August 4, 2026;  (100% FTE):
August 17, 2026

Faculty Overview  Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university and the fourth largest university in British Columbia. The Faculty of Science serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond, offering multiple undergraduate programs across nine departments and more than 30 programs. The faculty collaborates with KPU’s ISH, ISFS, and AGC and maintains experiential learning opportunities through field labs and a working farm.

More information about the Faculty of Science is available at

Position Overview  KPU’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture seeks NR2 faculty to teach in Soil Science, Business and Economics, Agroecology, and Animal Agriculture as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. The successful candidate will cover relevant topics within sustainable agriculture and food systems, with expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology. Content support will be provided, and faculty will work with department colleagues in course development and delivery.
The program emphasizes practical and academic training addressing climate change and social justice within our food system, using classroom, lab, and field-based learning. Graduates will gain expertise in food production, policy, and business to lead sustainable agri-food initiatives.
More information concerning working conditions is outlined in the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement (Collective Agreement).

Qualifications  The successful applicant will lecture and converse fluently in English and must have at minimum a Master’s degree (PhD in related field preferred). Demonstrated teaching experience is required.

Application Requirements  Candidates are asked to submit:
Letter of application
Current curriculum vitae
A maximum 2-page statement of teaching philosophy
List of three referees who can comment on teaching ability
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit your application to the KPU Careers Centre by navigating to Career Opportunities > Search > the applicable job posting (competition 4636 for 75% FTE, or competition 4641 for 100% FTE) and selecting Apply Now. Attach the required documents as a single file.

Salary Information  Placement on the salary scale will depend on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement on the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

* Note:

This competition is for a maximum 75% and 100% FTE (NR2). When possible, priority may be given to candidates who can maximize FTE. Please indicate your preferred workload percentage in your application. The competition may be used to add candidates to the Qualified Faculty List; please indicate if you are interested in being added.

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