Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Position Information

Location

Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

Salary band 14 (Minimum - $111,289, Control Point - $148,385, Maximum - $170,643) Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Dean, Applied Community Studies (ACS), the Associate Dean provides day-to-day leadership for the credit and non-credit programs in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies. The Associate Dean coordinates with faculty, staff and administration on planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty. This position oversees scheduling and work assignments, is responsible for ensuring quality standards, handles complaints, grievances and appeals and performs other duties as required across the College.

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 funding Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

A graduate degree in a field relevant to Applied Community Studies from an accredited post-secondary institution (PhD preferred); A minimum of five years recent teaching experience in a post-secondary institution and/or three years of administrative experience, in a post-secondary institution or other organizations relevant to the Faculty of Applied Community Studies; Ability to meet the qualified to teach determination in at least one department or program within the College; An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered; Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building capabilities including the ability to foster team work and facilitate collaborative working relationships; mediation skills; and the ability to build consensus among diverse community partners.

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Additional Information

This regular full-time position is available January 5, 2026 Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Travel between Douglas College's locations as required Travel for business may be required on occasion

Posting Number

02639SA

Position Title

Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies

Anticipated Start Date

01/05/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No


How To Apply

Open Date

10/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

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.

Important Note

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 22, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.