Instructor - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Competition ID : 4455

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Competition ID : 4455

Internal Closing Date : February 4, 2026

External Closing Date : February 4, 2026

# of Openings : 4

Salary Information : Faculty Pay Scale

Employment Type : Qualified Faculty List

Workplace Type : On-Site

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Employee Group : Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

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Position

Instructor - Traditional Chinese Medicine

POSITION TYPE : QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST

POSITION START : May 1 2026

The TCM Department in the Faculty of Health is inviting applications for its Qualified Faculty List, specifically for teaching TCME 4330. One of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach the course in the Summer 2026 term. This list will also be used to support future non-regular Type 1 contract opportunities as they arise.

TCME 4330 (Advanced Case Analysis) COURSE DESCRITION

This advanced theory course builds on the overview of TCME 4250 and TCME 4280. Using a writing intensive process, students will analyze and diagnose clinical cases including treatment with herbal formulae from TCM classics. Students will learn academic writing by employing appropriate rhetorical modes and applying effective writing strategies to complete written work. Students will improve their compositional skills and deepen their case analysis skills through frequent writing assignments and timely feedback.

Faculty Overview

The Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM) is a 10-semester program that provides the academic preparation for students to practice as an Acupuncturist after semester 6, and as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, after semester 10. The BTCM program curriculum has been approved by the regulatory body in BC, the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and the CCHPBC Registration Committee as meeting the academic requirements for licensure. This positions BTCM graduates desiring to practice in BC, the ability to apply for licensure and registration upon graduation, subject to meeting other non-academic licensing requirements.

The aim of the BTCM program is to develop graduates who will become competent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners able to combine research and critical thinking in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex patients. This practice will rely on deep understanding of the evolving healthcare delivery environment of British Columbia, as well as the similarities and differences between Western medicine, biomedical science, and TCM. Its disciplinary foci will be TCM theory, TCM practice, philosophy, herbal treatment, advanced acupuncture, and the provision of integrated care to complex patients. Graduates will be prepared, through practice management courses and applied practice, to successfully operate their own practices.

Faculty in the TCM program are leaders and experts in their field and draw on their experience to educate and inspire students. The TCM department currently offers one program, a diploma in acupuncture. This program has a strong reputation and is well attended. The program is delivered by a small and passionate group, and we are seeking like-minded educators to join this enthusiastic team.

For more information about the Faculty of Health visit our website at https : / / www.kpu.ca / health

Position Overview

• The BTCM courses are offered in the evenings and on Saturday
• More information about the courses can be found here : https : / / calendar.kpu.ca / programs-az / health / traditional-chinese-medicine-acupuncture / traditional-chinese-medicine-btcm / https : / / calendar.kpu.ca / programs-az / health / traditional-chinese-medicine-acupuncture /

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement

Qualifications

Application Requirements

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.

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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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.

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