Instructor, Criminology

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00276

Division

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department

Criminology

Campus

Nanaimo campus Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

Teach two 3-credit courses in Spring 2027

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.

Starting Salary

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Start:

First day of classes is January 4, 2027.

Appointment Start Date

04-Jan-2027

Appointment End Date

21-May-2027

Additional Information

Subject to funding and enrollment. Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Course Outline, Teaching Evaluations, Philosophy, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

10-Sep-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-2026

Job Reference

3048

Documents

Duties:

VIU's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for temporary employment in the Criminology department. We seek an instructor to teach one section of CRIM 230 (Criminal Law) and one section of CRIM 135 (Intro to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective) in the Spring semester. Instruction includes the preparation and delivery of lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours. The successful candidate will also be expected to apply departmental norms for evaluating student learning in Criminology.

Course descriptions and more information about the Criminology Department can be found on the Criminology program page.

Course details are as follows:

CRIM 230 S27N01 Criminal Law

CRIM 135 S27N02 Intro to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Criminology or a related discipline, a JD, or another relevant graduate degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

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