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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
• 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 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 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

Posting Number 00707F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/06/2025

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.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
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  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
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  • Current student
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• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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