Automotive Instructor - Competition ID: 3868

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Competition ID: 3868
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
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Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
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Faculty of Trades & Technology

POSITION TYPE: REGULAR (100%)

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR – Competition ID: 3868

Position Overview

The Faculty of Trades & Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking a permanent full-time Automotive Service Technician instructor to deliver Foundation and Apprenticeship training.

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

Education And Experience

• A BC Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal (IP RSE), or an Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification with IP RSE from another jurisdiction.
• A minimum of five years’ diverse experience as an automotive repair journeyperson.
  
  

Qualifications

• The knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with students is essential.
• Previous instructional experience is an asset.
  
  
  

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.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 100% Regular. When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

Total Rewards

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!

Note: 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.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.