Job Summary:
The College of Arts requires sessional faculty for the 2023-24 academic year and beyond to teach ARTS 299 . Candidates may also be asked to teach UNIV 101, PORT 398 or PORT 399.

The successful applicant will have proven experience using adult learning theory to facilitate reflective practice and narrative inquiry related to undergraduate career education; demonstrated teaching excellence using a hybrid and online model, or equivalent experience; experience teaching in the affective domain, Indigenous career development,; and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion demonstrated through applied equitable career learning practices.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts engage in academic credit courses designed to demonstrate how a Liberal Arts education leads to multiple career pathways and prepares them for the future of work. Students explore diverse perspectives on the meaning of work, skill develop in higher education as transferable to the workplace, and strategies for career development throughout a lifespan. The College of Arts is committed to fostering interdisciplinary learning, integrative reflective practices, Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion as central to the career development for each graduate.

Qualifications:
Applicants with a PhD in Educational Studies (with a concentration in Adult Education, Career Education, or Learning Sciences) from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution are preferred. Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years teaching experience at the post-secondary level, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage learners in reflective practice and the online environment. The Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or equivalent designation is an asset. Candidates currently working on a doctoral degree or with a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a closely related field in combination with extensive applied experience may be considered.

Applicants should submit the below documents through the HR Employment portal:

a letter of application

curriculum vitae, including a list of three references

a one-page statement of teaching philosophy

strategies for creating cultural inclusivity in the classroom

examples of online teaching strategies

samples of current student evaluations, as well as other evidence of teaching effectiveness

About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq\'em\xc3\xa9ylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St\xc3\xb3: lo T\xc3\xa9m: \xc3\xa9xw (St\xc3\xb3: lo Land; St\xc3\xb3: lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the St\xc3\xb3: 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 \xe2\x80\x94 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 BC\'s top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 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 careers@ufv.ca . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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