Contract Faculty - Engineering

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Westminster seeks a contract instructor for the Engineering program starting Winter 2026. Candidates should possess at least an earned M.A.Sc. and a P.Eng. designation, along with teaching experience in post-secondary education. The role includes instructing a project-based course focused on Engineering Graphics and Design. This is an opportunity to contribute to an educational environment that inspires students.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent health and dental benefits for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of M.A.Sc. with Ph.D. preferred.
• Prior experience teaching similar courses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Engineering courses.
• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities.
• Provide academic advice to learners.

Skills

Teaching experience at the post-secondary level

Ability to work independently and in a team

Knowledge of technical drawing

Education

M.A.Sc. or higher in a major area of Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

Overview

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to 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 its 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 Science and Technology, 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

• 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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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What It Takes

The Engineering Program in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is accepting applications for contract instructors for the Winter 2026 semester. As an instructor in the Engineering program, you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College Engineering courses. You will also be responsible for planning, organizing and managing learning activities and resources, providing academic advice to learners and maintaining quality learner-centered instruction.

The successful candidate will be able to teach ENGR 1110 - Engineering Graphics and Design. ENGR 1110 is intended for students proceeding to studies in Applied Science/Engineering. This is a project-based course focusing on design and design-analysis. Students will learn the role of technical drawing in project design and produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical drawings.

The successful candidate(s) must have completed an earned degree in a major area of Engineering (minimum M.A.Sc. with Ph.D. preferred; preferably in electronics, electrical, computer or mechanical engineering), must have teaching experience at the post-secondary level and must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Prior experience teaching similar courses would be an asset. A Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is a requirement for this position.

Additional Information

The Engineering Program in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is accepting applications for contract instructors for the Winter 2026 semester.

How To Apply

Open Date 10/08/2025

Close Date Open Until Filled: Yes

Important Note: Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site via www.douglascollegecareers.ca.

The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of October 23, 2025.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

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Equity Statement

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 Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.