FACP faculty members prepare students for success in a wide range of post-secondary programs, workplaces, and communities. They support and empower students towards growth and change. They contribute to the culture of the Faculty through energetic teaching, scholarship and institutional service. Faculty members must be committed to inclusivity and diversity, and they play a critical role in building the capacity of the Faculty.

Employment Group

BCGEU

Position Number

00206

Division

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation

Department

Adult Basic Education

Campus

Multiple locations *Successful candidates must able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Multiple Locations, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

Varied hours 0 - 24 hours per week direct instruction. Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Intersession 2027.

Pay Level

BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Appointment Start Date

31-Aug-2026

Appointment End Date

25-Jun-2027

Additional Information

Appointment may end early or be extended. Start and end date will vary by semester of hire.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

23-Apr-2026

Closing Date

14-Apr-2027

Job Reference

2922

Shortlisting will begin approximately 1 month prior to the start of each semester. This posting is for work that is temporary and dependent on enrolment and funding. Regular ongoing work will be posted separately.

Your cover letter must specify:

• Preferred campus location: Cowichan, Nanaimo, or both
• Educational qualifications: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, or other (minimum Masters degree in relevant discipline)
• List of courses you are qualified to teach (minimum 24 credits in subject required)
• Teaching experience

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Department at VIU in Cowichan, Nanaimo, and potentially Powell River, may require instructors for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Intersession 2027 semesters.

Duties:

• Instruct course(s); prepare course materials; provide individual and group instruction; provide student support; design and implement student evaluation; grading and record keeping; liaise with Student Success Advisor; participate as an active member of the instructional faculty. Course delivery may be face-to-face, remote, or blended. Instructors need to be prepared to teach in any or all of these modalities.
• English: integrate basic computer skills into instruction.
• Sciences: set-up, take-down, facilitate learning, and supervise science labs in a safe manner; maintain and order lab materials and supplies.

ABE List of Courses:

In order to qualify to teach a subject, you must have 24 post-secondary credits in the subject area.

Courses are equivalent to the following BC grade levels: Grade 0 to 9 (Literacy); Grade 10 (03X); Grad