CADD Instructor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate instructors for their CADD Technologies program. This role offers the opportunity to shape future professionals in the field of Drafting and Design, focusing on both residential and commercial projects. The successful candidate will engage students through innovative teaching methods, including in-person and blended formats. With a commitment to academic excellence and experiential learning, this position allows for meaningful contributions to the community and the development of the next generation of skilled professionals. If you have a strong background in Drafting and a desire to inspire, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Drafting/Design and construction.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit for architectural projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to CADD Technology Diploma in-person and online.
• Support students in hands-on curriculum and experiential learning.

Skills

Architectural Drafting

Design

Construction

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Revit Structure

Communication Skills

Education

Drafting/CADD related post-secondary Certificate

Provincial Instructor's Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CADD INSTRUCTOR

POSITION TYPE: QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST

POSITION START: TBD

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

As Canada's only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Science has over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. Faculty of Science includes nine departments and over 30 programs at the undergraduate level, with offerings at four KPU campuses. The Faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair: Dr. Paul Adams.

The Faculty of Science offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum, co-ops and research collaboration opportunities with KPU's Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Centre (AGC). As well, our faculty is home to over a hectare of horticulture field lab, a working farm and a state-of-the-art teaching brewery, which has been recognized internationally and locally, winning BC Brewery of the Year in 2019.

For more information about the Faculty of Science, please visit our website at: kpu.ca/science.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CADD Technologies program from Faculty of Science is currently seeking applications for faculty to join our Qualified Faculty List.

The successful candidate(s) will be added to the Qualified Faculty List and thereby become eligible for consideration for contract sections in future semesters, as per KPU's Collective Agreement.

The successful candidate will be required to teach in support of CADD Technology Diploma from the suite of courses related to the Architectural / Structural specialty.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in-person, at the KPU Tech campus, as well as in a blended format (in-person and online).

Those interested in applying can find more information on our courses by visiting our website at: program-course-structure.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Relevant Drafting/CADD related post-secondary Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent
2. More than 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Drafting and/or Design and/or construction of Single and or multi-family residential buildings, commercial buildings
3. Demonstrated experience in Architectural Drafting/Design, including residential and commercial buildings.
4. Proficient in AutoCAD software, Revit Architecture, Revit Structure
5. Working experience in creating and combining assemblies by Revit and other 3D sketch software for a residential, commercial or industrial building.
6. Provincial Instructor's Diploma and/or teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be preferred
7. Solid communication skills (excellent command of the English language, both written and oral).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae that includes information about previous courses taught and industry experience
2. Cover letter indicating areas of teaching interest and teaching philosophy as well as evidence of undergraduate teaching success

SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.