Regular Probationary Faculty - Biology

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

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Regular Probationary Faculty member for the Biology Department, starting Fall 2025. The position includes instructing students in various biology courses and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should hold a Master's or PhD in Biological Sciences with teaching experience.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Proven teaching ability at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to teach upper-level biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in College courses and evaluate progress.
• Plan and manage learning activities and resources.
• Maintain quality learner-centered instruction.

Skills

Teaching Effectively

Curriculum Development

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Biological Sciences

PhD in Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

$71,846.00 – $115,129.00. 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

The Biology Department in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is seeking applicants for a probationary regular faculty position beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. We will also consider applicants to add to our contract teaching list for the department.

For additional program information about the Biology Department, please refer to the Department web page at: http://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/faculties/science-technology/biology

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 Biology Department in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is seeking applicants for a probationary regular faculty position beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. We are also considering applicants to add to our contract teaching list for the department.
For additional program information about the Biology Department, please refer to the Department web page at: http://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/faculties/science-technology/biology

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.

Successful applicants should have a minimum of a Master of Science degree (PhD preferred) in a biological science discipline from an accredited university and must have experience in teaching first year courses in General Biology as well as Anatomy and Physiology, or their equivalents, at a recognized post-secondary institution. In addition, applicants should have qualifications and experience to teach one or more of the upper level Biology courses offered by the Department.

Applicants will be considered for this position based upon their experience, qualifications and availability.

Desired Applicant:
• MSc (PhD preferred) in the Biological Sciences or a related field;
• Proven ability to teach effectively at the post-secondary level;
• Ability to teach one or more upper-level (second and/or third-year) courses;
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team;
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development in the Department;
• A willingness to contribute positively to the college community.

Additional Information

The Biology Department has a full time regular teaching position available, beginning in the Fall 2025 Semester. Successful candidates will need to be available to teach at either the New Westminster or Coquitlam Campus.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00713F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Biology

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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

The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of July 14, 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.

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.

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