Sustainable Agriculture Instructor Competition

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR

Position Type:  (75%), Qualified Faculty List

Position Start: August 4, 2026

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture is currently seeking an NR2 faculty to teach in the areas of Soil science, Business and Economics, Agroecology, 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 and should include expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology.

The successful candidates will work with the Department faculty in the development and delivery of these courses and support with content will be provided.

The Sustainable Agriculture degree program at KPU provides students with a unique learning experience designed in recognition of the need for both practical and academic training that addresses the pressing issues in our food system such as climate change and social justice in addition to the production of food. Students are immersed in a setting which fosters experiential learning through classroom, lab and field-based research and teaching.

Graduates of the program will be equipped with expertise and skills in food production, policy and business needed to provide leadership in addressing issues around the development of sustainable agri‑food systems.

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

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae 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 up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also 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, 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 .

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered;

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.