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:

4517

Internal Closing Date:

March 23, 2026

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

-Salary Information:

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Employment Type:

Permanent Part Time

Workplace Type:

On-Site

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Employee Group:

Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

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**FACULTY POSITION TITLE:**Front-End Development for Interative Applications (FDIT) Instructor
**POSITION TYPE:**REGULAR (WITH 75% workload), QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
**POSITION START:**SEPTEMBER 2026

FACULTY OVERVIEW Imagine working in a cutting-edge facility backed by a 30-year history as an industry leader. The Wilson School of Design (WSD), located on our Richmond campus, has eight different programs that encourage students to take risks and innovate in small, personalized classes offering intensive hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art equipment.

The Diploma in Front-End Development for Interactive Applications program is designed for students new to both design and coding, with focus areas in Web Fundamentals, Front-End Technologies and Coding Principles, Design Fundamentals, UI/UX and Prototyping, and Project Management and Professional Development. The curriculum in this Diploma program introduces students to mobile and software contexts while focusing on responsive web design and frameworks, and web development best practices and optimization. We are seeking qualified faculty to join our dedicated team.
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 takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation. We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem peoples.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Front-End Development (FDIT) diploma program is seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses (developer-related, design-related):

• FDIT 1100 Web Development Foundations
• FDIT 1110 Web Systems Development Methodologies
• FDIT 1120 Design Foundations for Interactive Applications
• FDIT 1130 User Interface (UI) Foundations
• FDIT 1140 User Experience (UX) Foundations
• FDIT 1200 Front-End Web Programming
• FDIT 1210 Back-End Web Programming
• FDIT 1220 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 1
• FDIT 1230 Design Systems for Interactive Applications
• FDIT 1240 Responsive Design: Principles & Prototyping
• FDIT 2100 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 2
• FDIT 2120 Web Application Development Project
• FDIT 2130 Motion Design for Interactive Applications
• FDIT 2140 Design and Development Integration Studio
• FDIT 2200 Special Topics in Web Development
• FDIT 2210 Professional Development
• FDIT 2230 Data Visualization for Interactive Applications
• FDIT 2240 Design and Development: Capstone

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty members of WSD are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:

• Curriculum development and review.
• Assisting students outside of scheduled class time.
• Service and representation of the program on various university committees, internally and externally

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 qualifications include:
Developer-related courses:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, interactive media, or related fields
• At least 3 years working in web: either agency or working for a company
• Experience with developing apps (mobile or web) within the last 5 years
• Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential

Design-related courses:

• A Bachelor's degree in design, psychology, kinesiology, computer science, or related discipline or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility
• At least 5 years working in design: UX and UI.
• Professional experience within the last 5 years
• Experience can be part of in-house team or agency. If consulting, then will need to see roles with partners
• Important to have worked as part of a team
• Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates are asked to submit:

• Submit a resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) that includes evidence of teaching and/or design experience, as well as scholarly or industry accomplishments. The cover letter should indicate the specific course number(s) and name(s) of interest.
• Provide a rationale for the selected courses. Course numbers, names, and calendar descriptions are listed below for reference.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

-Student focused: Demonstrates appreciation for students and the role of a learner-centered institution. -**Collaborative:**provides evidence of strong interpersonal communication and embracing a collaborative style of working. A team player committed to fostering consensus building towards the success of the program. Demonstrated teamwork abilities in a creative and collaborative working environment. -**Leader:**Strong academic leadership qualities and experience -**Organizational skills:**diplomatic, consultative, and democratic. Organized, pays attention to details and a multi-tasker; able to manage and prioritize multiple demands and various levels of accountability. Understands institutional policies and procedures. -**Strong communicator:**effective written and oral communication skills -**Interpersonal skills:**dedicated and reliable; positive and eager; flexible, open-minded, adaptable, and resilient. Confident, self-directed, pro-active, action oriented, ‘can-do’ personality. Embraces diversity. Has a sense of humour. Dedicated to creating and maintaining a motivational climate and work closely with other faculty. -**Innovative:**a broad, innovative, creative, and big-picture thinker

Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Front-End Development as well as their interest and abilities to consult with and represent the program.

COURSE CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS Course calendar descriptions can be found at Front-End Development for Interactive Applications < Kwantlen Polytechnic University Academic Catalog

COURSE-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS Developer-related courses
FDIT 1100 Web Development Foundations, FDIT 1110 Web Systems Development Methodologies

• Website / application development
• Experience working as part of a technology / development / engineering team at a company / agency

FDIT 1200 Front-End Web Programming, FDIT 1210 Back-End Web Programming

• Website / application development
• Experience doing front-end web development
• Experience working as part of a technology / development / engineering team at a company / agency

FDIT 1220 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 1, FDIT 2100 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 2

• Ideally experience with developing design systems (or an existing design system)
• Website / application development
• Experience doing front-end web development
• Experience working as part of a technology / development / engineering team at a company / agency
• Experience working with a design / UX team (as a partner)

FDIT 2120 Web Application Development Project, FDIT 2140*Design and Development Integration Studio,
FDIT 2200 Special Topics in Web Development

• Ideally experience with developing design systems (or an existing design system)
• Website / application development
• Experience doing front-end web development
• Experience working as part of a technology / development / engineering team at a company / agency
• Experience working with a design / UX team (as a partner)
• Experience working with a product / business team (as a partner)

Design-related courses FDIT 1120 Design Foundations for Interactive Applications, FDIT 1140 User Experience (UX) Foundations

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)

FDIT 1130 User Interface (UI) Foundations

• Experience with UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)

FDIT 1230 Design Systems for Interactive Applications

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)
• Experience with design systems (ideally with creation of/contribution to/management of a design system)

FDIT 1240 Responsive Design: Principles & Prototyping

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)
• Experience with prototyping tools, demonstration of creation of prototypes

FDIT 2130 Motion Design for Interactive Applications

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)
• Demonstrated experience with motion graphics for web/app (not just film)

FDIT 2210 Professional Development

• Ideally still working professionally with experience in Greater Vancouver area
• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Contacts in local area tech business

FDIT 2230 Data Visualization for Interactive Applications

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with mobile iOS and Android (not necessarily native, but design systems)
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization and data visualization plug-ins

FDIT 2240*Design and Development: Capstone: Two components: Design and Development
For Design:

• Experience with UX and UI design for web
• Experience with design for mobile
• Experience with prototyping tools, demonstration of creation of prototypes.
• Knowledge of responsive design, accessible design and accessibility rules

For Development:

• Same but from a development perspective, must have completed / run a development team that completed the work listed above

(*FDIT 2140 and 2240 are both developer and design related courses)

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 75% (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.