Laboratory Instructor - Physics - Competition ID: 4826

Job summary

Deliver instruction for preparatory, first-year, and second-year physics laboratory courses, independently or alongside faculty and other laboratory instructors. Guide and assess students, mark laboratory reports, demonstrate proper techniques, and maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and computers.

Job details

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: 4826 Internal Closing Date: October 9, 2026 External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8-9am to 4-5pm Hours per Week (BCGEU): 21 We are currently seeking a Laboratory Instructor - Physics to join our Faculty of Science team. Job Overview The Laboratory Instructor - Physics assists faulty with the overall course delivery by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance and assessment (including report marking in the lab component of any course). The Laboratory Instructor - Physics may be assigned to work alongside other Laboratory Instructors (or a faculty member) or alone in fulfilling the above functions. The incumbent is expected to perform with a minimum of managerial supervision by the Dean. Lab responsibilities may involve any preparatory, first and second year university level or applied program service courses offered in the Physics Department’s educational plan. Education And Experience Have a B.Sc. in physics, or its equivalent, supplemented by previous related laboratory experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Have a good working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of physics courses at the preparatory, first and second year level. Have a working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus. Be able to communicate effectively in speech and writing the facts, figures and explanations and procedures in a laboratory setting. Be able to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques. Be able to use standard word processing and spreadsheet programs on Windows-based and/or Macintosh personal computers. Be able to perform general maintenance and troubleshooting of computers. Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with people of varied backgrounds and experience. Job Description Please click here for a more detailed job description. As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant. Salary Information Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. 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.

What you’ll do

Deliver instruction for preparatory, first-year, and second-year physics laboratory courses, independently or alongside faculty and other laboratory instructors. Guide and assess students, mark laboratory reports, demonstrate proper techniques, and maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and computers.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in physics or equivalent, supplemented by related laboratory experience, is required. Candidates should have knowledge of physics course content, laboratory equipment and techniques, routine equipment maintenance, effective communication and demonstration skills, and the ability to use standard word-processing and spreadsheet programs on Windows or Macintosh computers.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Healthcare Spending Account • Vacation • Defined Pension Plan • Parenthood Top-Up • Sick Leave • Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Professional Development Days • Tuition Waiver • In-House Training and Development • Inter-Campus Transportation

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physics Instruction
• Laboratory Instruction
• Student Guidance
• Student Assessment
• Report Marking
• Physics Laboratory Equipment
• Laboratory Techniques
• Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Demonstration Skills
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software
• Windows
• Macintosh

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research