Child and Youth Care - Regular Probationary Faculty

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking passionate faculty members for the Child and Youth Care Department to inspire students while promoting a collaborative learning environment. The roles include both full-time and part-time positions starting August 18, 2025, with responsibilities in teaching and community engagement. A focus on student-centered instruction, technology proficiency, and collaboration is essential for success in this academic setting.

Benefits

Excellent 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 related field.
• Experience teaching in educational or community settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Proficiency in technology for teaching

Education

Masters degree in Child and Youth Care or related field

Job description

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846-$115,129 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
• Competitive salaries
• 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
  
  

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What It Takes

The Child and Youth Care Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring two full-time and one part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin August 18, 2025.

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.
• Excellent communication & time management skills.
• 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 two full-time and one part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin on Monday August 18, 2025. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections