Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID:

4623

Internal Closing Date:

June 9, 2026

External Closing Date:

June 9, 2026

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Faculty Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

CADD INSTRUCTOR: Architecture/Structure Specialty
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Regular (100%)
POSITION START: September 2, 2026

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.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

As Canada’s only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Science (FoS) has over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. FSH includes nine departments and over 30 programs at the undergraduate level, with offerings at four KPU campuses. The Faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair Dr. Paul Adams.

FoS offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum, co-ops and research collaboration opportunities with KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). As well, our faculty is home to over a hectare of horticulture field lab, a working farm and a state-of-the art teaching brewery, which has been recognized internationally and locally, winning BC Brewery of the Year in 2019.

For more information about the Faculty of Science and Horticulture, please visit our website at: kpu.ca/science.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CADD Technologies program from Faculty of Science is currently seeking applications for a full-time regular instructor, starting September 2, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to teach in support of CADD Technology Diploma from the suite of courses related to the Architectural-Structural specialty.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in-person, at the KPU Cloverdale campus, as well as blended (in-person and online) courses of the program.

Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/science/cadd.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant Drafting/CADD related post-secondary Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent
• More than 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Drafting and/or Design and/or construction of Single and or multi family residential buildings, commercial buildings
• Demonstrated experience in Architectural- Structural Drafting/Design, including residential and commercial buildings
• Proficient in AutoCAD® software and Revit Architecture®
• Working experience in creating and combining assemblies by Revit and other 3D sketch software for a residential, commercial or industrial building
• Provincial Instructor’s Diploma and/or teaching experience at the post secondary level will be preferred
• Solid communication skills (excellent command of the English language, both written and oral)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae that includes information about previous courses taught and industry experience

• Cover letter indicating areas of teaching interest and teaching philosophy as well as evidence of undergraduate teaching success

• 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 or NR2). 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.