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:

• The required academic credentials to teach in the TCM Program are specific to the program and are as follows:
  Master's Degree of TCM with RTCMP registered with CTCMA, no limits, no conditions, no terms.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in TCM with Dr. TCM registered with CTCMA, no limits no conditions, no terms.

AND

• 3 years applicable teaching experience in topic area
• 5 years clinical experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Current CV including relevant educational, clinical and teaching experience.
• Cover Letter including expression of interest

*SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.