Job Description

Competition Number

F18820P

Position Title

Instructor - Faculty of Arts & Sciences (Geography)

Employee Group

Faculty

Position Status

Non-Regular

Position Type

Instructor

Special Appointee

Others please specify

Workload Amount

3 Sections

Department

Geography

Additional Notes

Location

North Vancouver

Working With Us

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in

Envisioning

and

Illuminating

2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC's Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.



At Capilano University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and creating a dynamic community of educators. Joining our team means being part of a vibrant and forward-thinking academic environment that is deeply rooted in our core values of excellence, creativity, and respect.



We're redefining the academic model to provide an education that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our vision is centered on learning by doing, seamlessly integrating theory and practice, fostering a strong connection with the environment, nurturing collaborative leadership, and embracing a synergistic model of education with a student-centered approach. We take pride in our commitment to scholarly teaching.



As we look ahead to our exciting journey of Envisioning 2030, we are redefining what it means to work and thrive in academia. Our vision is to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Here, you will experience a workplace that encourages you to push the boundaries of your capabilities, all while embracing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.



The Geography Department is excited to contribute courses for two new degrees within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences starting in the Fall of 2025: the Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) and the Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Studies). These degrees will be housed within the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies. Courses for these degree programs will be taught at Capilano University's North Vancouver and Squamish campuses.

About the role

The Geography Department at Capilano University invites applications for a non-regular instructor in human geography. This is a unionized position and the successful candidate is required to teach two sections of GEOG 100 Human Geography and one section of GEOG 201 Urban Studies during the Spring 2026 term. Courses have a maximum of 35 students and will be delivered at our main North Vancouver campus. The successful candidate may be offered additional sections in future terms (fall, spring or summer) at the North Vancouver or Squamish campus dependent on scheduling needs and course enrolments. The position will begin on 1 January 2026.

The instructor will initially teach core human and urban geography courses at the undergraduate level and may be asked to teach or develop other courses in urban sustainability or regional geography relevant to their area of expertise. Duties include:

Teach subjects and skills related to your area of expertise. Prepare and deliver courses, including lectures, seminars, labs and field trips. 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.





Candidates are also expected to support school/ department initiatives and provide service to departmental, faculty and university-wide committees. These duties include:

Creating and updating course materials, outlines and curriculum. Participating in meetings, committees, and events at the program, department, faculty, and university levels.

Course schedule

Courses are currently scheduled on campus as follows but may be subject to change pending enrolments.

Spring 2026

GEOG

100 Human Geography: People, Places and Cultures

Tuesdays 8.30 to 11.30am
Fridays 8.30-11.30am

GEOG

201 Urban Studies

Thursdays 8.30-11.30am

Experience, competencies & qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with (or very near completion of) a PhD in Geography or a closely related discipline. Candidates with a Master's degree in these areas or a closely related discipline and demonstrated excellence in teaching will be considered. The successful candidate will bring expertise, innovation, creativity and leadership in the required areas of teaching. They should be experienced with a range of teaching practices relevant to this post, which may include studio-learning, region-integrated experiential learning, and work-integrated learning (WIL) with community partners. 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 your application.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, as outlined in the teaching statement, and for shortlisted candidates by an outstanding performance during their teaching demonstration.

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials via our online portal:

A cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position and including: + a statement outlining your teaching philosophy, examples of how this has been applied in your teaching, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
+ a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and 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 and can comment on the quality of the candidate's teaching.


Posting Detail Information

Internal or External Position

External

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

01/01/2026

Salary Scale

$9,420 per instructional section.

Post Date

10/27/2025

Close Date

11/07/2025

Open Until Filled

No