Kwantlen Polytechnic University

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR – Competition ID: 2506

POSITION TYPE: Two (2) NR-2 (50%)
POSITION START: September 1st, 2023

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

KPU endeavours to provide respectful learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of fair and equitable treatment of all members within its diverse community, no matter their identity. Our campuses are located on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Melville School of Business is one of the largest undergraduate business schools in Western Canada—consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 students annually enrolled in one of the 22 available program options.

Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), KPU's Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in the province of British Columbia.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Human Resources Management Department (HRMT) is seeking two part-time (50%) faculty members to begin September 1st, 2023. These part-time positions will instruct 4 courses per year. We are seeking faculty colleagues who are able to teach in the following areas:

• HR Management
• Human Relations & Intercultural Fluency
• Health & Safety
• Employment Law
• Total Rewards
• Learning & Development
• Labour Relations
• Organizational Development & Leadership
• Strategic Human Resources Management
• HR Consulting
• Human Resources Information Systems & Data

Link to course descriptions.

Whether our students are developing their organizational management skills, looking for formal education for career development, or transitioning to a human resources or management role, the KPU HRMT programs prepare learners to address the challenges of human resources management in today’s organizations.

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) BC & Yukon has set a foundation for HR excellence within Canada and internationally. KPU offers an applied-learning approach based on their professional competency framework.

Both our Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and our Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program prepares students to work in the human resources management profession and quickly advance their careers to the management level. We are focused on preparing existing and future HR professionals to think strategically and add value to business operations and their outcomes. Our graduates are the link between business management and HR expertise, working with people to implement strategic and operational decisions based on business and human resource best practices.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree (completed or demonstrated progress).
• Certification: CPHR or equivalent designation.
• Professional Experience: 8 years of HR industry experience with 2 years at the organizational impact level.
• Teaching Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience facilitating/ teaching applied learning in a participative environment. This can be in varied communities and contexts, institutions, and spaces.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please apply via the KPU Career Centre at https://www.kpu.ca/hr/career-opportunities and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. Please also include copies of post-secondary transcripts in your application. For all application documents, please quote competition #2506.

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 humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.