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Laboratory Instructor - Physics
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring a part-time Laboratory Instructor for Physics in its Faculty of Science. The role supports course delivery by teaching physics labs at the preparatory, first and second year levels, guiding students, and marking lab reports. Salary follows the Collective Agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Teach physics lab sessions at preparatory, first and second year levels
- Guide and assess students, including marking lab reports
- Operate and routinely maintain laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot and maintain lab computers
Requirements summary:
- B.Sc. in physics or equivalent
- Previous related laboratory experience
- Working knowledge of physics course content and lab equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Physics |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C. Your Career Starts Here.
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of…
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| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | CertificateDiploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses |
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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.
Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.
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.
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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.
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