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.
FACULTY POSITION TITLE: Fashion & Technology (FASN) Instructor
POSITION TYPE: REGULAR (WITH 100% workload), QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: SEPTEMBER 2026
Imagine working in a new, cutting-edge facility backed by a 30-year history as an industry leader. The Wilson School of Design (WSD), located on our Richmond campus, has eight different programs that encourage students to take risks and innovate in small, personalized classes offering intensive hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art equipment.
With the longest-running four-year degree program in Western Canada, the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology has an international reputation for building tomorrow’s fashion leaders with the design skills, business acumen and marketing savvy needed to compete in the global fashion marketplace. Our students come from diverse backgrounds: from young designers fresh out of high school to industry professionals looking to advance their career. We are seeking dedicated faculty to teach in our innovative program.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (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.
KPU takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation. We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem peoples.
The Fashion & Technology (FASN) program is seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses:
Faculty members of WSD are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:
More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement
Minimum qualifications include:
A Professional Portfolio with a minimum of 5 years related work experience:
References from one or more of each:
Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential
Candidates are asked to submit:
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Fashion & Technology as well as their interest and abilities to consult with and represent the program.
COURSE CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS
Course calendar descriptions can be found at https://calendar.kpu.ca/programs-az/design/fashion-technology/fashion-technology-ba/#requirementstext
FASN 2116 History of Global Dress, FASN 2216 Fashion Trends: Analysis and Forecasting
Desirable relevant experience
FASN 3110 Advanced Technical Apparel Design and Production
Desirable relevant experience
FASN 3111 Digital Clothing and Avatar creation for Diverse Body Types
Desirable relevant experience
FASN 3220 Innovative Apparel Practices
Desirable relevant experience
*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.
This competition is for a maximum FTE of 100% (Regular). 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.
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 [email protected].
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.
