Business & Quantitative Methods Instructor - Jobs in Surrey, BC

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Employee Group:Faculty (KFA)Hours of Work (BCGEU):# of openings:1Hours Per Week (BCGEU):Pay Level:Faculty Pay ScaleDays of Work (BCGEU):Employment Type:Permanent Full TimeInternal Closing Date:Open till filledTravel Frequency:Occasional travel between campuses is required.External Closing Date:Open till filledCompetition ID:846Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityInstructor – School of Business – Business and Quantitative MethodsPOSITION TYPE: Full-time regularPOSITION START: September 1, 2021KPU 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 endeavors 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 social identity. Our campuses are located in the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem.FACULTY OVERVIEW:School of BusinessKwantlen Polytechnic University's 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 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 School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a qualified full-time regular Business Quantitative [BUQU] faculty member to start in September 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be required to teach the following course[s] via either in-class or fully-online delivery in support of a number of School of Business programs:

• BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics
• BUQU 1230 Business Statistics
• BUQU 3230 Applied Decision Analysis

Business quantitative courses help students acquire the analytical, technological and problem solving skills they will need to solve real world business problems and better understand personal finance and business decision-making. All faculty can expect to primarily teach BUQU 1130 (business mathematics) and BUQU 1230 (business statistics) which serve as preparatory courses for more advanced courses in other disciplines throughout the School of Business.This role requires comfort in classroom teaching and hands on demonstrations of computer enabled applications in statistics and finance. In particular BUQU instructors will be comfortable teaching the use of Microsoft Excel to perform statistical functions ranging from basic descriptive statistics to the beginnings of multiple regression.Demonstrated excellence in collaborative curriculum development, course design and delivery in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments is an asset, as is completion of a recognized intercultural teaching program.The ideal candidate works well in a team environment, including building and maintaining positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and external partners.For more information about the BUQU courses, please go to https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/buqu/.The School of Business offers courses online as well as in-person, with in-person classes provided on all five campuses of Kwantlen Polytechnic University [Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale, Surrey Civic Plaza and Langley]. In the case of in-person classes, faculty are expected to be available to teach on all campuses.More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum required qualifications for the position include:

• Masters required, Ph.D. preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

o Applicants with a masters should have at least three years of experience teaching business quantitative methods at the post-secondary level

• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of three years of professional experience directly related to business quantitative methods.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Please forward your resume, cover letter, and include photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 846.Note to ApplicantsThe University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.