Instructor, Carpentry Foundation Program

Job summary

Organize, develop, manage, and teach the Carpenter Foundation program, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction. Assess student learning and support experiential and applied research opportunities.

Job details

Job Summary The Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies invites applications for a Sessional Instructor, Carpentry (Hope). Instruction for this position will take place at Shxwelis te Ts’qó:ls - Spirit of Hope Secondary in Hope, BC, in partnership with School District 78 - Fraser-Cascade. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in delivering a carpentry program through both theoretical and practical examples. Under the general direction of the Director of the School of Trades, and with the support of the Carpentry Department members, the instructor will organize, develop, manage, instruct, and assess the Carpenter Foundation program. Applicants must have exceptional communication and teaching skills; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level; and demonstrable ability to develop experiential and applied research opportunities for students. An ability to teach in community settings would be an asset, as would experience teaching high school aged learners, Indigenous learners and/or international learners. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) term position from January 18, 2027, to June 30, 2027. Qualifications The instructor must possess the following: A Carpenter Certificate of Qualification with an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement A minimum of five years’ experience working in the industry as a journeyperson Diverse industry experience covering all the competencies in this program Additional qualifications could include enrolment or completion in any of the following: An instructor diploma or equivalent A Bachelor’s Degree in Education A Master’s Degree in Education Additional certifications related to the construction industry The ideal candidate will have a diverse industry background; extensive supervisory and management experience; leadership qualities; good interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; and a working knowledge of computers and various software applications. How To Apply Please include in your curriculum vitae/resume a statement highlighting your teaching philosophy, including examples of innovative approaches to course design and creative teaching methods. About UFV The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

What you’ll do

Organize, develop, manage, and teach the Carpenter Foundation program, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction. Assess student learning and support experiential and applied research opportunities.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Carpenter Certificate of Qualification with an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement, have at least five years of journeyperson industry experience, and bring experience across the program’s competencies. Instructor training or education degrees, construction-related certifications, supervisory experience, and experience teaching in community settings or to high school-aged, Indigenous, or international learners are additional assets.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Carpentry Instruction
• Carpentry
• Curriculum Development
• Program Management
• Teaching
• Student Assessment
• Experiential Learning
• Applied Research
• Communication
• Supervision
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Construction Industry Knowledge

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Construction
• Management & Leadership