Sessional Instructor, School of Computing

Job Summary

The School of Computingoffers a four-year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree and a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Computer Science. Additional options include a certificate diploma minor and extended minor in Computer Information Systems a minor in Computer Science and a Coding Skills associate -op options are available for the diploma and bachelors degree in computer information systems as well as the Bachelor of Science. The Coding Skills associate certificate includes a practicum.

We are seeking individuals who have a strong sense of collegiality and cultural competence and an outstanding ability to teach and communicate effectively with undergraduate students including in delivery of online and traditional courses across a range of computer information systems and computing science topics.

Candidates are required to have expertise in programming and preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated interest and expertise in at least two of the following areas: networking security databases data analysis analysis and design of algorithms cloud computing web programming web service orchestration operating systems and real-time & systems programming. Other related expertise will be considered.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a Masters Degree in Computer Science or a closely related area. A PhD is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching ability in the relevant subject area at the post-secondary level. Industry experience will also be an asset.
Candidates are required to submit an application package through the online portal including a cover letter current CV including all post-secondary teaching experience three references and all teaching evaluations for the last three terms during which there was any teaching evaluation.

For further information contact the Director of the School of Computing.

About UFV

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 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 four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. 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 will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection about the survey may be directed to 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.