FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR - Photography

White Spot; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a Fine Arts Instructor in Photography for a Non-Regular (50%) position starting September 2025. The instructor will teach courses in both film and digital photography, focusing on the integration of technical skills with artistic expression.

Qualifications

• MFA required with a concentration in Photography.
• Experience in post-secondary teaching.
• Current exhibition record.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in film and digital photography.
• Manage courses scheduled across three terms.
• Provide a foundation in photography practices.

Skills

Teaching

Photography

Studio Lighting

Digital Media

Education

MFA with a concentration in Photography

Job description

FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR - Photography
POSITION TYPE: NR-2 (50%)
POSITION START: September 2025

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

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, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 300 faculty members from across the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and 21 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs: the first in Lifespan Cognition, and the second in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts .

The Fine Arts Department at KPU offers Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor programs with a strong curriculum focusing on the ideas and techniques of producing contemporary art within a diverse and supportive liberal arts environment. This dynamic program focuses on the integration of studio work with theory and research. Our graduates are prepared with the necessary skills to pursue advanced Fine Arts studies, enter related fields, and/or pursue a contemporary professional practice. For more about our department and programs, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts/fine-arts .

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Department of Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for a Non-Regular (NR-2) 50% position in Photography commencing September 1 2025 - August 31, 2026. This position is subject to budgetary availability.

The applicant should be able to teach the following courses:

• FINA 1170 - Introduction to Film Photography
• FINA 2270 - Digital Photography
• FINA 2170 - Intermediate Film Photography
• FINA 1135 - Introduction to Digital Media

The applicant must have the ability to teach introductory to intermediate film & digital photography courses, while the ability to teach introductory digital media courses will be considered an asset. Courses may be scheduled in three terms during the contract year (Fall, Spring, and Summer) at the Surrey campus.

Those applicants interested in applying can find further information on our courses at: https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/fina/

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have an MFA with a concentration in Photography, a current exhibition record, and experience in post-secondary teaching. Applicants will have the interest and ability to teach foundation and advanced courses at the undergraduate level. They will also have technical and safety knowledge of materials, processes, and equipment, including studio lighting, digital and darkroom practices.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A complete application includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, 10-15 examples of recent work, and a list of three professional references able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments.

We thank all applicants for their interest in KPU; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide copies of original transcripts.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 50% (NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in KPU; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide copies of original transcripts.