Access & Academic Preparation Instructor

Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam) shíshálh (Sechelt) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

At CapU we are committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity within our workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student and employee experience. As part of this ongoing commitment we strive to ensure that our recruitment campaigns are proudly reflective of the community we serve. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples the 2SLGBTQ community persons with disabilities as well as members of groups that experience discrimination based on race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation place of origin ancestry and religion as we acknowledge the value each individual brings to the CapU community through their lived experiences.

To help us focus our efforts we ask all applicants should they wish to complete a short anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire results are not connected to you or your application and do not form part of the selection process. Simply the goal of collecting this anonymous data is to better understand our organizational reach while continuously aiming to improve the diversity of our applicant pool

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you require accommodations during the hiring process please reach out to Jeremy Orsted Manager Talent Acquisition at

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The School of Access & Academic Preparation at Capilano University invites applications for one regular full-time instructor. This is a unionized position with a teaching commitment of 8 courses per academic year. Courses have a maximum of 35 students and will be delivered at our North Vancouver campus. This role requires instructors to teach in the Fall and Spring terms. This position will begin on September 1 2026.

The successful candidate will teach courses that support workplace readiness social development transition skills and employment preparation. The position combines classroom instruction with work experience coordination and student support. The successful candidate may also be asked to teach or develop other courses within their area of expertise. Duties include:

• Teach subjects and skills related to your area of expertise.

• Prepare and deliver courses which includes lectures seminars tutorials labs clinical supervision field trips and online or hybrid classes.

• Evaluate student learning through assessments and marking.

• Provide support to students through weekly office hours and advising.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain expertise and stay current with advancements and best practices in relevant fields of study.

They will also be expected to support the schools initiatives and provide service to Departmental Faculty and University wide committees including:

• Create and update course materials outlines and curriculum.

• Participate in meetings committees and events at the program department faculty and university levels.

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Experience competencies & qualifications

A Masters degree in Education Special Education Disability Studies Counselling Adult Education Human Development or a closely related discipline

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs including cognitive physical emotional and mental health-related learning challenges. They will have the ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques to support student learning and success and foster a classroom environment that promotes confidence self-advocacy inclusion and belonging.

Candidates will possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues students staff employers and community partners. Experience securing developing and supporting work placements for students with diverse abilities is required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to issues affecting students lives including personal empowerment learning difficulties trauma grief poverty and other barriers to educational and employment success. They will have a proven ability to create supportive learning environments that meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds experiences and circumstances.

We recognize that candidates may bring additional experience and qualifications other than those listed here; we encourage applicants to include any other relevant experiences skills or perspectives that align with the role within their cover letter or curriculum vitae.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments a teaching portfolio and for short-listed candidates outstanding performance during a teaching demonstration and strong references from individuals who have previously supervised their work.

How to apply

Please submit your application package be sure to included the following:

• A cover letter outlining qualifications for the position including a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing diversity equity and inclusion or Indigenization or Decolonization in teaching or service within higher education community-based or other professional settings.
• A curriculum vitae

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an in person teaching demonstration and interview with the search committee. Successful candidates will be required to provide references from two people who have previously supervised their work.

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$9420 per instructional section to a maximum of $14391 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.

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