Regular Probationary Faculty - Biology

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

Job summary

Douglas College is looking for a dedicated faculty member for the Biology Department starting in Fall 2025. This full-time position involves teaching undergraduate courses, contributing to curriculum development, and maintaining quality instruction in a collaborative environment where academic growth is fostered.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc required, PhD preferred in Biological Sciences.
• Experience teaching General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Ability to teach upper-level Biology courses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Biological Sciences

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846.00 – $115,129.00. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification, and experience, 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, offices, and 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

What It Takes

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.