CADD Instructor: Architecture​/Structure Specialty - Competition

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.

• Competition
• Internal Closing Date:
  June 9, 2026
• External Closing Date:
  June 9, 2026
• # of Openings: 1
• Salary Information:
  Faculty Pay Scale
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent Full Time
• Workplace Type:
  Hybrid
• Travel Frequency:
  Occasional travel between campuses is required.
• Employee Group:
  Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
• Position Type:
  Full-Time Regular (100%)
• Position Start:
  September 2, 2026

As Canada’s only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance.

The CADD Technologies program from Faculty of Science is currently seeking applications for a full-time regular instructor, starting September 2, 2026. The successful candidate will be required to teach in support of CADD Technology Diploma from the suite of courses related to the Architectural-Structural specialty. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in-person, at the KPU Cloverdale campus, as well as blended (in-person and online) courses of the program.

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

• Relevant Drafting/CADD related post-secondary Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent
• More than 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Drafting and/or Design and/or construction of Single and or multi family residential buildings, commercial buildings
• Demonstrated experience in Architectural-Structural Drafting/Design, including residential and commercial buildings
• Proficient in AutoCAD software and Revit Architecture
• Working experience in creating and combining assemblies by Revit and other 3D sketch software for a residential, commercial or industrial building
• Provincial Instructor’s Diploma and/or teaching experience at the post secondary level will be preferred
• Solid communication skills (excellent command of the English language, both written and oral)

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae that includes information about previous courses taught and industry experience
• Cover letter indicating areas of teaching interest and teaching philosophy as well as evidence of undergraduate teaching success
• SALARY INFORMATION:
  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, inhouse 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.