Regular Probationary Faculty - Psychology

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 in Psychology, who is passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering a motivated learning environment. The position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology, with teaching responsibilities primarily in introductory and advanced statistics, as well as other psychology-related courses, based on departmental needs.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field required.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
• Research experience in areas of greatest need.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and facilitate learning in Psychology courses.
• Plan and organize learning activities and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in departmental and faculty meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Facilitation

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Regular Probationary Faculty - Psychology

$71,846-$115,129 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

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 it’s 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 Humanities and Social Sciences, 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

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 Department of Psychology and Social Science invites applicants for 1 full-time position. Workload is assigned each year based on available work. The most urgent area of need is for instructors who can effectively teach introductory and advanced statistics courses. There is also a moderate need for faculty with the ability to teach the Psychology of Women, Gender Relations, and/or Educational Psychology. Finally, the ability to teach Introductory Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Vocational Assessment and Counselling, and/or Psychological Assessment is an asset. 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. You will participate in department and faculty meetings, committees, ongoing professional development, and departmental growth.

Workload will be assigned each academic year depending on available sections.

The place of work may be at the Coquitlam or New Westminster campus.
A completed Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited university is required to instruct any Psychology course within the department.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:
• satisfactorily taught courses or have research experience in areas of greatest need.

• (Urgent need): Introductory and advanced statistics
• (Moderate need): Psychology of Women; Gender Relations; Educational Psychology
• (Less urgent need): Introductory Psychology; Clinical Psychology, Vocational Assessment and Counselling, and/or Psychological Assessment

• experience in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, with satisfactory evaluations
• evidence of recent scholarship or research
• commitment to participate in departmental and college meetings, and projects
• willingness, availability, and skills to supervise research theses for honours BA students (if area of specialization is appropriate)

Additional Information

The Psychology and Social Science Department of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a regular probationary full-time instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year in Psychology. This full-time position is available as early as the Winter 2026 semester.

Workload will be assigned each academic year depending on available sections.

The place of work may be at the Coquitlam or New Westminster campus.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00706F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Psychology

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/06/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

As part of your application, please attach, under “Other Document”, a list of all graduate courses successfully completed and a list of all post-secondary courses taught. Applications without these course lists may not be considered. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume. Credential verification from these documents is required for hire if selected.

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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