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Application Procedures

Faculty Positions (VIUFA)

Submitting a Resume

To apply for faculty (instructional and non-instructional) positions, please submit the following to the Human Resources department:

  • curriculum vitae or resume—please include competition number of the position for which you are applying;
  • the names of 3 referees, or as specified in the job posting;
  • statement of applicant's educational philosophy relating to the position;
  • the applicant's expected contribution to the University.

You may submit your résumé by e-mail (apply@viu.ca), by fax at 250-740-6469 or in person or by mail to Human Resources Department, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5.

You must submit a separate résumé for each competition.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing Date

Applications received after 1 pm on the closing date will be deemed "late" applications, and may not be considered.

The Selection Process

Applications are collected in the Human Resources Department until the closing date, then forwarded to the hiring committee for shortlisting, interviews and selection. The duration of this process varies considerably and may be quite lengthy.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.