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FACULTY POSITION TITLE: Front-End Development for Interative Applications (FDIT) Instructor
POSITION TYPE: REGULAR (WITH 75% workload), QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: SEPTEMBER 2026
Imagine working in a 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.
The Diploma in Front-End Development for Interactive Applications program is designed for students new to both design and coding, with focus areas in Web Fundamentals, Front-End Technologies and Coding Principles, Design Fundamentals, UI/UX and Prototyping, and Project Management and Professional Development. The curriculum in this Diploma program introduces students to mobile and software contexts while focusing on responsive web design and frameworks, and web development best practices and optimization. We are seeking qualified faculty to join our dedicated team.
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 Front-End Development (FDIT) diploma program is seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses (developer-related, design-related):
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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:
Developer-related courses:
Design-related courses:
Candidates are asked to submit:
Innovative: a broad, innovative, creative, and big-picture thinker
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Front-End Development as well as their interest and abilities to consult with and represent the program.
Course calendar descriptions can be found at Front-End Development for Interactive Applications < Kwantlen Polytechnic University Academic Catalog
Developer-related courses
FDIT 1100 Web Development Foundations, FDIT 1110 Web Systems Development Methodologies
FDIT 1200 Front-End Web Programming, FDIT 1210 Back-End Web Programming
FDIT 1220 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 1, FDIT 2100 Front-End Development Frameworks & Libraries 2
FDIT 2120 Web Application Development Project, FDIT 2140* Design and Development Integration Studio,
FDIT 2200 Special Topics in Web Development
Design-related courses
FDIT 1120 Design Foundations for Interactive Applications, FDIT 1140 User Experience (UX) Foundations
FDIT 1130 User Interface (UI) Foundations
FDIT 1230 Design Systems for Interactive Applications
FDIT 1240 Responsive Design: Principles & Prototyping
FDIT 2130 Motion Design for Interactive Applications
FDIT 2210 Professional Development
FDIT 2230 Data Visualization for Interactive Applications
FDIT 2240* Design and Development: Capstone: Two components: Design and Development
For Design:
Knowledge of responsive design, accessible design and accessibility rules
For Development:
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 75% (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.
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.
