MAND 1110 QFL - Competition ID: 4718

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: 4718 Internal Closing Date: August 8, 2026 External Closing Date: August 8, 2026 # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale Employment Type: Qualified Faculty List 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): FACULTY POSITION TITLE: MANDARIN INSTRUCTORS (Dept of Language and Cultures) POSITION TYPE: Qualified Faculty List (QFL) - Mand 1110 (Mandarin Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Acupuncture) POSITION START: September 1, 2026 Faculty Overview Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in a unique regional environment south of the stɑl̓əw̓/stó:lō/Fraser River in the lands known today as British Columbia. The name ‘Kwantlen’ comes from the Kwantlen First Nation in whose traditional territory the University is located. Chief Joe Gabriel of the Kwantlen First Nation bestowed the name on the institution, resulting in Kwantlen First Nation and Kwantlen Polytechnic University having a long history of partnership. The University's campuses are located on the traditional and ancestral territories of the q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Kwantlen Polytechnic University values current and emergent relationships with Indigenous communities and is embarking on a pathway to addressing systemic change. A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 400 faculty members from across the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment Arts. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and over 20 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty of Arts is also home to the Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts. The Language and Cultures Department is the home to the BA Minor in Language and Culture at KPU and offers courses in Cree, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Spanish language, also in Linguistics, and courses in Language and Culture. We take great pride in our student-centered approach to learning, our emphasis on engagement and innovation, and our teaching-focused faculty. More information on the Language and Cultures Department is available at: http://www.kpu.ca/arts/language-cultures. Position Overview The Department of Language and Cultures at KPU invites applications for non-regular positions to be placed on our Qualified Faculty List (QFL) for MAND 1110 (Mandarin Foundation for Tradi-tional Chinese Medicine/ Acupuncture) starting in fall 2026. The successful applicants should be committed to providing an excellent undergraduate educational experience for our students in this area. A description of the Mandarin courses is available at www.kpu.ca/arts/language-cultures. More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement. Qualifications The preferred qualifications for the QFL positions in Mand 1110 are a Ph.D. in the Chinese Language or related areas, including coursework and/or research in Chinese culture, pedagogy and linguistics, and with native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese. However, candidates with a Master's degree in the above areas will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level in a comparable setting for at least 2 years or 2-year full-time equivalency. Professional and applied experience in a culturally diverse environment and experience with online teaching and other classroom technology as well as teaching experience in TCM-related Mandarin courses will be considered definite assets. The successful applicant may be asked to take teaching assignments in fall semester, day and/or evening, online and at our Richmond campus. Application Requirements A complete application includes a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy, samples of research/publications, copies of transcripts of graduate degrees, teaching evaluations, and the names of three referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments. Syllabi from previous courses taught are strongly encouraged. Please combine your application documents into one single document to submit. This competition is for successful candidates to be added to our Qualified Faculty List. When work in this area becomes available, our faculty will draw on our Qualified Faculty List to assign work, please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. 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.

The successful applicants will provide an excellent undergraduate educational experience in Mandarin, specifically for the course MAND 1110. They may also be assigned teaching responsibilities in the fall semester, including day/evening and online classes.

Candidates should ideally have a Ph.D. in Chinese Language or related fields, with native or near-native fluency in Mandarin. A Master's degree will also be considered, along with a proven record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

• Extended Health • 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 • In-House Training & Development • Inter-Campus Transportation

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• Mandarin
• Teaching
• Chinese Culture
• Pedagogy
• Linguistics
• Online Teaching
• Classroom Technology
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupuncture
• Culturally Diverse Environment
• Research
• Curriculum Development
• Student Engagement
• Educational Experience
• Communication
• Collaboration

• Education
• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 7, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level