Laboratory Instructor - Physics - Competition ID: 4826

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Healthcare spending account

Vacation package

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) seeks a Laboratory Instructor - Physics to support the Faculty of Science by delivering lab sessions, guiding students, and assessing lab reports. You will work with fellow instructors or faculty to ensure high-quality course delivery in physics labs.

The role requires a B.Sc. in physics or equivalent with related lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate standard lab equipment on Windows or Mac platforms.

Qualifications

• Have a B.Sc. in physics, or its equivalent, supplemented by previous related laboratory experience.
• Ability to instruct physics labs at the preparatory and early university level.
• Strong communication of procedures, results, and safety in lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physics lab sessions and guide students in experiments.
• Assess lab work and provide timely feedback on reports.
• Collaborate with other instructors or faculty to support course delivery.

Skills

Physics lab instruction

Lab equipment handling

Communication skills

Computers & software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4826
Internal Closing Date: October 9, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Flex Hours Required
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8-9am to 4-5pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 21

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Instructor - Physics to join our Faculty of Science team.

Job Overview

The Laboratory Instructor - Physics assists faulty with the overall course delivery by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance and assessment (including report marking in the lab component of any course). The Laboratory Instructor - Physics may be assigned to work alongside other Laboratory Instructors (or a faculty member) or alone in fulfilling the above functions. The incumbent is expected to perform with a minimum of managerial supervision by the Dean. Lab responsibilities may involve any preparatory, first and second year university level or applied program service courses offered in the Physics Department’s educational plan.

Education And Experience

• Have a B.Sc. in physics, or its equivalent, supplemented by previous related laboratory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have a good working knowledge of the course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of physics courses at the preparatory, first and second year level.
• Have a working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Be able to communicate effectively in speech and writing the facts, figures and explanations and procedures in a laboratory setting.
• Be able to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
• Be able to use standard word processing and spreadsheet programs on Windows-based and/or Macintosh personal computers.
• Be able to perform general maintenance and troubleshooting of computers.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with people of varied backgrounds and experience.

Job Description

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.