Instructor, Kinesiology

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Job Title:

Instructor, Kinesiology

Employee Group:

LFA

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Monday, December 1 2025

End Date:

Thursday, April 30 2026

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Department

Kinesiology

Subject Area

Leisure and Sport in Society

Description of Position

The Department of Kinesiology is seeking a qualified instructor to teach KINS 1160 – Leisure and Sport in Society during the Spring 2026 semester. Additional consideration may be given to candidates who can teach other courses in the Diploma in Kinesiology Program.

KINS 1160 introduces students to the social, economic, and political dimensions of leisure and sport. Course topics include socialization, youth, deviance, gender, race and ethnicity, politics, and other current issues influencing sport and physical activity.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of KINS 1160, students will be able to…

• Describe and utilize relevant terminology and sociological concepts associated with the study of sport, physical education, and leisure;
• Identify and describe traditional philosophies and sociocultural theories in leisure and sport;
• Describe the historical context of sport, physical education, and leisure, identifying significant contributions and influences on contemporary society;
• Examine and interpret current sociological issues relevant to leisure and sport;
• Utilize basic literary search techniques; form an argument based upon information; write, in English, with clarity and appropriate structure, and cite using current APA style guidelines.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and delivering course content in alignment with departmental learning outcomes;
• Designing and facilitating lectures, discussions, and other learning activities;
• Creating, administering, and grading assignments and examinations;
• Supporting student learning and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom environment;
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, such as curriculum renewal, student outreach, and program planning;
• Engaging in non-instructional activities that advance departmental operations, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Further duties and responsibilities are described in the Collective Agreement between Langara College and Langara Faculty Association.

This is a part-time position, subject to sufficient student enrolment.

Join a dynamic and collegial team in the Department of Kinesiology, known for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement, health, and wellness.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, human kinetics, or a closely related discipline;
• A master’s degree in kinesiology, human kinetics, or a closely related discipline, with a focus on the sociology of sport or physical activity;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior postsecondary instructional experience;
• Availability to teach in semesters beyond Spring 2026;
• Ability to teach other courses in the Diploma in Kinesiology Program;
• Ability to accommodate the department’s established course schedule.

Salary placement is based on the Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Additional Info:

Why Join Langara? 

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance. 

 

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual ** 

 

We offer the following benefits: 

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage  

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions 

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December) 

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan 

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs  

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability  

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability  

• Course/program tuition reimbursements   

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events 

Salary Range:
 

$46.06 - $142.49

Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade:

LFA Instructional

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

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