Regular Probationary Faculty - Physics and Astronomy

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 71,846 - 115,129; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Douglas College invites applications for a part-time regular instructor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy starting Fall 2026. The workload for 2026-2027 is 75%, with 2.0 sections in Fall 2026 and 4.0 sections in Winter 2027. Courses include 1st year preparatory and university transfer physics, and introductory astronomy.

Applicants will be considered based on post-secondary qualifications and subject-area experience. This is a 75% workload with variable teaching schedule per semester.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching introductory/ general physics or astronomy at post-secondary level.
• Ability to teach introductory astronomy in evening classes.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of college students; inclusive teaching practices.
• Knowledge of technology appropriate to the discipline and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and facilitate learning in college courses.
• Plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources.
• Provide academic advice and maintain learner-centered instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

English language skills

Curriculum development

Evening astronomy teaching

Education

M.Sc. in Physics

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Opportunity

The Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College offers a range of college physics courses. We invite applications for a part-time regular probationary position, starting in the Fall 2026 semester.

Program Information

For additional program information, please see: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-and-courses/areas-study/science-and-technology/physics

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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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What It Takes

The Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College offers a range of college physics courses. We invite applications for a part‑time regular instructor beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Courses include 1st year preparatory and university transfer physics, and introductory astronomy. Workload distribution for the 2026‑2027 academic year will be 2.0 sections in Fall 2026 and 4.0 sections in Winter 2027.

For additional program information, please see: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-and-courses/areas-study/science-and-technology/physics

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.

Applicants will be considered based on their experience in the available subject areas and post‑secondary qualifications.

Desired Applicant

• An earned degree (minimum M.Sc. with Ph.D. preferred) – in a major area of Physics, Astrophysics, or equivalent area(s)
• Experience in teaching and developing curriculum in introductory and general physics or astronomy courses at the post‑secondary level
• An ability and willingness to teach introductory astronomy in evening classes
• Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities
• Knowledge of or experience in technology that is appropriate to the discipline and its instruction
• Strong verbal and written English language skills
• Experience teaching engineering students and courses is an asset. Candidates who possess a P. Eng. designation may be eligible to increase workload beyond the minimum 75% that is currently available

Additional Information

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a part‑time probationary regular instructor to start in the Fall 2026 semester. Teaching schedule will vary each semester. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections, instructor availability and expertise of contract instructors. For the 2026‑2027 academic year, six (6) sections of work are available, corresponding to a workload of 75%.