Contract Faculty, Psychology

White Spot; New Westminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is looking for contract faculty in the Department of Psychology. The role involves teaching various psychology courses, evaluating student progress, and maintaining a high-quality learner-centered instruction. Strong preference for candidates able to teach introductory psychology and statistics.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Competitive salaries

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres

Qualifications

• Must have a completed Ph.D. to instruct Psychology courses.
• Experience in post-secondary teaching preferred.
• Ability to deliver quality learner-centered instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and evaluate their progress.
• Plan and manage learning activities.
• Provide academic advice to learners.

Skills

Teaching

Facilitation

Evaluation

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: New Westminster/Coquitlam 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

The Department of Psychology and Social Science invites applicants for placement on a contract and on-call list of instructors. Applicants may be contacted as needed for teaching courses for a semester, for completing courses in cases of faculty leaves during a semester, or for short-term substitution during the semester.

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 Department of Psychology and Social Science invites applicants for placement on a contract and on-call list of instructors. Applicants may be contacted as needed for teaching courses for a semester, for completing courses in cases of faculty leaves during a semester, or for short-term substitution during the semester.

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction.

A completed Ph.D. in Psychology or related field from an accredited university is required to instruct any Psychology course within the Department.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the background to teach or who have satisfactorily taught one or more of the following:

• Introductory Psychology
• Introductory Statistics
• Vocational Assessment and Counselling
• Psychology of Women

Experience teaching courses in these subjects in a post-secondary institution is an asset.

Additional Information

The Psychology and Social Science Department of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking contract instructors beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

The successful candidate may be required to teach days and evenings at both of the Douglas College Campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam.

Posting Number: 00707F

Position Type: Faculty - Contract

Position Title: Contract Faculty, Psychology

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

End Date: Needs a Criminal Records Check

How To Apply

Open Date: 06/06/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Important Note: Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 20, 2025, to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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EQUITY STATEMENT

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all people to apply, including those from groups experiencing inequity, such as Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, faith identities, age, marital and parental statuses.