Contract Faculty - Disability and Community Studies

Contract Faculty - Disability and Community Studies

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online and received by 4:30pm on November 8, 2024.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Position Information

Position Title: Contract Faculty - Disability and Community Studies

Posting Number: 00660F

Location: Coquitlam Campus

Grade or Pay Level: In accordance with the current Collective Agreement

Salary Range: 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.

Position Type: Faculty - Contract

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Contract

Employment Type: Part-Time

Posting Category: Faculty

Start Date: 01/06/2025

End Date: 05/16/2025

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

Work Arrangements

The Department of Disability and Community Studies (DACS) is seeking contract faculty to instruct and supervise practicum courses commencing January 2024. Further contracts may be awarded in the future as the need arises.

The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam Campus and practicum sites around the Lower Mainland.

What Douglas Offers

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 Disability and Community Studies has four related programs (Classroom and Community Support, Education Assistance & Inclusion, Behaviour Intervention, & Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis) that prepare reflective practitioners for inclusive support in educational and community-based settings. Instructors in the department typically teach a range of academic and practicum courses.

Responsibilities

As a contract practicum instructor, you will oversee the learning of students who are practicing skills in selected sites. You will facilitate student learning as they integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal, and professional experiences while on practicum and during scheduled seminars. There are three areas you will be responsible for:

• On-Site Practice and Guidance
• Group Seminars
• Evaluation/Feedback component: written mid-term and final student evaluations/grades

Courses

The Department is seeking contract instructors for the following courses:

• DACS 1244 (Practicum)
• DACS 1245 (Practicum)

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in either Disability Studies, Education or a closely related field.
• A valid BC Teacher’s Certificate and experience in the K-12 system an asset.
• Experience teaching applied knowledge and skills to students an asset.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of education assistants.

Link to Full Position Profile

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 10/23/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online and received by 4:30pm on November 8, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying.