Sustainable Agriculture Instructor Competition

Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Position Type: NR2 (100%) Qualified Faculty
Position Start: August 17, 2026
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On‑Site
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required
Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

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. These courses are part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture.

Successful candidates will be responsible for covering the relevant topics in the context of sustainable agriculture and food systems, including expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology. They will work with the department faculty in the development and delivery of these courses and support in content development will be provided.

The Sustainable Agriculture degree program at KPU provides students with a unique learning experience designed to address the pressing issues in our food system such as climate change and social justice. Students are immersed in experiential learning through classroom, lab, and field‑based research and teaching.

The successful applicant requires fluent English, a minimum Master’s degree (PhD preferred), and a demonstrated record of teaching experience.

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

As part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, a 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; benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at  KPU is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and will require final applicants 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.