Child and Youth Care - Regular Probationary Faculty

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading degree-granting college in Metro Vancouver is looking for a passionate Faculty member in Child and Youth Care. The role involves instructing students, facilitating learning, and actively participating in the college community. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree, have teaching experience, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• A Masters degree (Doctorate preferred) in Child and Youth Care or in a closely related field.
• Experience teaching in educational settings (preferably post-secondary) or community settings.
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and evaluate their progress in the Child and Youth Care program.
• Facilitate learning and manage learning activities and resources.
• Participate in community committees and college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience in educational or community settings

Engaging in relational work with children, youth, and/or families

Proficiency in technology for teaching

Collaboration in a team setting

Ability to teach across program areas

Education

Masters degree in Child and Youth Care or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Child and Youth Care - Regular Probationary Faculty

$71,846 – $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Applied Community Studies, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

The Child and Youth Care Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring one full-time regular probationary faculty member.

The Child and Youth Care Department currently offers a part time online Diploma, an on-campus 2-year Child and Youth Care Diploma and a 4-year Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree.

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in the Child and Youth Care program. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. Additional duties include building and taking part in community committees and initiatives, as well as active participation in department, faculty, and college-wide committees.

To be Successful in this Role you Will Need

• A Masters degree (Doctorate preferred) in Child and Youth Care or in a closely related field.
• Applicants should have experience teaching in educational settings (preferably post-secondary) or community settings (e.g. training, facilitating educational groups, etc.)
• Preferred candidate will have experience engaging in relational work with children, youth, and/or families.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning, including experience with online-based platforms.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to teach across program areas, including practicum supervision and both in-person and online course delivery.

Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing, and experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

Additional Information

The Child and Youth Care Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring one full-time regular probationary faculty member beginning in the Winter 2026 semester. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00732F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Regular

Position Title

Position Title Child and Youth Care - Regular Probationary Faculty

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 12/16/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 10/10/2025

Close Date

Close Date 12/01/2025

Open Until Filled No

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 23, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

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• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
• * Do you currently have a Masters Degree or a PhD?
  • Yes - Masters Degree
  • Yes - PhD
  • Yes - Masters Degree & PhD
  • Credential In Progress
  • No
• * Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment.Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement