Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition
Internal Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1

* Salary Information:
Faculty Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type:
On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR
POSITION TYPE:  (75%), QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: August 4, 2026

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Faculty of Science serves the South Fraser region with over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. The Faculty of Science includes nine departments and over 30 undergraduate programs across four campuses. The faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair:
Dr. Paul Adams. The Faculty offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum and co-ops, and research collaboration opportunities with KPU's Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute of Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Center (AGC). The faculty operates a horticulture field lab, a working farm, and a state-of-the-art brewery recognized locally and internationally. More information:

The Department of Sustainable Agriculture is seeking an NR2 faculty to teach in the areas of Soil science, Business and Economics, Agroecology, and Animal Agriculture. Courses are part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. The successful candidates will cover relevant topics in sustainable agriculture and food systems, with expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology. The candidate will work with department faculty on development and delivery of these courses;

content support will be provided.

The Sustainable Agriculture degree program provides a learning experience addressing climate change, social justice, and food production. Students experience classroom, lab, and field-based learning, preparing graduates with expertise in food production, policy, and business to lead sustainable agri-food systems.

More information concerning working conditions for a faculty member is outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

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

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) that includes
• A maximum 2-page statement of teaching philosophy
• List of three referees able to comment on your teaching ability

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement on the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. This competition is for a maximum…