Contract Faculty - Chemistry

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 72,200 - 157,941; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and dental benefits for eligible positions

Defined-benefit pension plan for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness centres and classes

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a faculty instructor to teach Chemistry courses at its Coquitlam and New Westminster campuses. Candidates should have at least a Master's degree in Chemistry, with a preference for a Ph.D. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is required. The role involves instructional responsibilities in both classroom and laboratory settings, maintaining learner-centered education. Benefits include health and dental coverage, a defined-benefit pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Earned degree in Chemistry with teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to effectively teach both classroom and laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and evaluate their progress in chemistry courses.
• Plan and manage learning activities and resources.
• Provide academic advice and maintain quality instruction.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English language skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge to teach second-year chemistry courses

Education

Earned degree in Chemistry (M.Sc. minimum, Ph.D. preferred)

Job description

Overview

Hourly: $52.41 to $114.65 per hour per Three Credit Course: $7,716. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Chemistry Department offers a wide range of preparatory and first‑ and second‑year university transfer courses. As an instructor, you will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College Chemistry courses. You will also be responsible for planning, organising, and managing learning activities and resources, providing academic advice to learners, and maintaining quality learner‑centered instruction.

You will be able to teach both classroom and laboratory environments and must be able to teach face‑to‑face classes at either of the two Douglas College campuses, in New Westminster and Coquitlam.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College Chemistry courses.
• Plan, organise, and manage learning activities and resources.
• Provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner‑centered instruction.

Qualifications

• Earned degree in a major area of Chemistry (minimum M.Sc., Ph.D. preferred).
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Knowledge to teach some second‑year chemistry courses is an asset.

Benefits

• 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 opportunities
• Access to our fitness centres and classes

Employment Details

Position type: Faculty – Contract

Anticipated start date: 09/01/2026

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized peoples, persons with disability, women, LGBTQ+ peoples, people of all faiths, ages, marital status, and parental status.