Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Position Information

Location

New Westminster Campus

Salary Range

Hourly: $52.41 to $114.65 per 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

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!



The Political Science Department in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Douglas College is accepting applications for a contract instructor for the Summer 2025 semester.



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 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

As an instructor in the Political Science Department, you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College Political Science courses. You will also be responsible for planning, organizing and managing learning activities and resources, providing academic advice to learners and maintaining quality learner?centered instruction. The successful candidate will be able to teach Introduction to
World Politics (POLI 1103) course during the Summer 2025 term.
The successful candidate(s) must possess a doctoral degree in political science from an accredited post-secondary institution or be near completion of doctoral degree; have an academic background in World Politics/International Relations and must have teaching experience at the post-secondary level and must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.hi The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to students and excellent ability to teach diverse student groups.

Additional Information

The successful candidate(s) must be able to teach face-to-face classes at the Douglas College Campus in New Westminster.

Posting Number

00672F

Position Type

Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Contract Faculty - Political Science

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2025

End Date

08/22/2025

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No


How To Apply

Open Date

02/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Important Note

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site

www.douglascollegecareers.ca

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The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of March 5, 2025.



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



All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.



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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.