Assistant Professor, Carpentry

Job Summary

The Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor Carpentry. The successful candidate will be expected to 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 the incumbent will organize develop manage and instruct Carpentry programs as required.

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 across traditional disciplinary boundaries or deliver courses in community settings would be an asset.

The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in departmental activities service events and initiatives. A commitment to an ongoing program of professional development is required.

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

It is preferred that the instructor also possesses at least one of the following:
An instructor diploma or equivalent
A Bachelors Degree in Education
A Masters Degree in Education

The successful 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. Preference will be given to individuals with additional certifications related to this trade evidence of on-going upgrading knowledge of the BC Apprenticeship system and evidence of leading people towards a common goal in a diverse working environment.

This position requires someone who will commit to the on-going development of the Carpentry program and has demonstrated abilities for writing lesson plans and exam questions developing presentations as well as marketing and promoting this program. Preference may be given to candidates who have completed or are enrolled in the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program. Applicants should have a demonstrated history of ongoing professional development as both a tradesperson and as an instructor. Applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to creativity innovation and/or the application of technology in the delivery of educational programs will have an advantage.

Consideration will be given to those who have extensive connections and contacts with the local region and a broad involvement with local businesses and organizations. This individual will be a creative thinker who can create excitement and enthusiasm about the trade and the program at UFV. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to teach and support the diverse student population served by UFV as an open access university. Experience in developing and delivering educational programming to both indigenous and international populations is an asset. Applicants who have additional certification in another trade including Joinery may have an advantage.

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 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 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.