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Competition ID:

4335

Internal Closing Date:

November 7, 2025

External Closing Date:

November 7, 2025

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Faculty Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

FASHION MARKETING DIPLOMA COORDINATOR
POSITION TYPE: NR2 (25 %)
POSITION START: JANUARY 1, 2026

Faculty Overview:
Imagine working in a new, 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. For more information about the WSD visit our website at https://thisiswilson.design/.

Professionals in this discipline are trained to translate static design concepts into dynamic, functional realities, creating responsive websites, mobile applications, and software interfaces that resonate with end-users. Can you picture yourself working with dedicated students and colleagues integrating fusion of artistry and technical expertise, emphasizing effective communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and precision in a collaborative classroom? Come and be a part of our 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 Fashion Marketing Diploma (FMRK) program is seeking applicants who are qualified to fill a 25%-time release for the position of Program Coordinator. The position is a three-year term. Coordination includes, but is not limited to timetabling of courses, education and curriculum planning and monitoring, liaising with other departments, acting as a spokesperson for the department, liaising with external bodies such as professional associations, industry, etc., and fostering student success.

This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list. Within the cover letter specify each course number and name that you are also applying for. The complete list of the courses for FMRK can be found at: https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/fmrk/

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.
• Preparation processes and site visits.
• Service and representation of the programme 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design or related disciplines or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential
• 5 years related work experience

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 Fashion Marketing and the program’s integrated curriculum model as well as their interest and abilities to consult with and represent the program.

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 any specific course number(s) and name(s) of interest, if applicable.
• Include copies of post-secondary transcripts in your application.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 25% (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.

• 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.

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.