Job Summary:
The Applied Business Technology (ABT) department invites applications for a one-year Limited Term Faculty appointment to begin August 16, 2024. The successful candidate will teach across the range of ABT courses in multimodal formats (i.e., hybrid, hyflex) and will support and mentor students within the ABT cohort model.
Duties of Limited Term faculty fall within Article 18.2 of the Collective Agreement, specifically the Teaching and Service components.
Qualifications:
Completion (or near completion) of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and post-secondary teaching experience are required. An instructor’s diploma and related industry experience would be assets.
The ideal applicant has broad experience across many domains including integrated use of software, workplace communications, social media adoption, and accessibility tools, and is interested in the intersection of all these fields in helping develop holistic student success.
Candidates should submit the following documentation through the online application portal:
- Cover letter (in Word format)
- Curriculum vitae (in Word format)
- Recent sample course outline
- One-page statement of teaching philosophy including demonstrated openness to and understanding of innovative pedagogy; multimodal delivery (i.e., hybrid, hyflex); Indigenization and Decolonization; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI)
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., student evaluations)
- Contact information for three references
The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications April 22, 2024; however, the posting will remain open until filled.
About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
