Instructor, School of Continuing Education Business Applications & Workplace Technology

The School of Continuing Education offers short-term programs and courses that equip students with the skills they need to switch careers upskill for a promotion or re-enter the workforce. Most of our programs are 3-12 months long and our students graduate with the training practical experience and qualifications they need to be job ready.

The School of Continuing Education is a department of UFVs Faculty of Education Community and Human Development (FECHD). We have been offering high-quality lifelong education options to people in the Fraser Valley since 1974 and are well-known for our high standards and consistent quality and high graduate employment addition to the many courses Continuing Education offers we also provide custom courses tailored to meet the needs of businesses and organizations.

Learn more about UFV Continuing Education at or email if you have a question.

Continuing Education instructors are experienced practicing professionals in their subject areas. They teach previously developed and/or assist in the development of course materials to meet learning outcomes and they incorporate their expertise real-life examples and effective teaching strategies into the course and materials. CE instructors document their students attendance participation and progress; grade assignments and assessments; and create a student-centred learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation. They are experienced with supporting computer-based synchronous and asynchronous courses using various technologies and learning management systems.

The Continuing Education department invites applicants to apply to join a pool of instructors qualified to teach in the following program:
Certificate Programs
(Applicant must be available and willing to teach as of September 1st 2026). The courses below focus on computer skills for the office:

• Records Management
• MS Office Fast Track
• BSB-Bookkeeping for Small Business
• Management Skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaches students using a diverse and systematic plan of lectures presentations demonstrations discussion groups laboratory work shop sessions seminars case studies field assignments and independent or group projects.
Develops curriculum and prepares teaching materials and outlines for courses including audio visual and web-related materials where appropriate.
Prepares administers and marks papers tests exams and other assessments to monitor and evaluate students progress. Provides detailed feedback on student performance.
Assists and provides support to students and potential students by advising on program curricula and career decisions.
Maintains effective stewardship of classroom facilities equipment materials software and tools.
Arranges for and supervises independent or group projects field placements laboratory work or hands-on training.
Performs other related duties as required.
Participate in departmental meetings as needed and may serve on committees concerning matters such as budgets curriculum revision and course and certificate or diploma requirements
May support preceptors and students during the assigned practicum at the end of the program.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary credential (certificate diploma or degree) in one or more of the following:
Business Administration Office Administration / Administrative Management Information Technology / Computer Applications Accounting or Bookkeeping Communications or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Minimum 35 years of recent experience working in the field (business/office environments).
Advanced digital technology skills.
Proficient in using Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook and Teams.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially: Excel (formulas charts pivot tables data analysis) Word (document formatting templates mail merge) Outlook and workplace communication tools.
Working knowledge of Records management principles (classification storage retrieval) and Digital file organization and data security.
Practical experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage 50 or QuickBooks)

Preferred Qualifications

Instructor training and certification (e.g. Provincial Instructor Diploma Train the Trainer certification recognized teaching credential or other educational programs for teaching adults).
Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners preferred.
Advanced digital technology skills; experience with online instruction using Learning Management System (LMS) platforms such as Moodle or Brightspace.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to teach: Business writing Workplace communication strategies Professional presentations.
Commitment to supporting Indigenization and decolonization in post-secondary education with a willingness to reflect these values in teaching practice.

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-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 andIntegrated 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 BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 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.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given 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.