Kwantlen Polytechnic University, History

History Instructor – Japan
Institution Type:   College / University
Location:   British Columbia, Canada
Position:   History Instructor

The History Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a part-time non-regular type2 (temporary) position beginning September 1, 2011. This one-year term position will have an annualized workload of 50% with teaching duties in the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters. We seek faculty with expertise and experience to teach in the following areas:

Introduction to Traditional East Asia

Modern Japanese History

Descriptions of the History Department’s courses on Japan can be found online at http://kwantlen.ca/calendar/courses/histcrs.html

A Ph.D. or equivalent combination of graduate work, research publications, and experience is required.

The History Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers a Bachelor of Arts in History. We take great pride in our student-centered approach to learning.  Our award-winning faculty members are experts in their fields, passionate professionals who love to teach. Their dedication is the key to creating a challenging and inspiring learning environment. Our bachelors degrees set new standards for collaboration with faculty, workplace experience, and undergraduate research.

A complete application includes a covering letter, current curriculum vitae, sample course outlines, peer and student reviews, a statement on teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts of all degrees, and the names of three referees.

Visit our website at www.kwantlen.ca/hr for further information.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2011.

Contact: Please forward your application quoting the competition number
11-06 to:  Human Resource Services, 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 or by email to employ@kwantlen.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
However, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.