Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$71,846 - $115,129 annually. 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 Applied Community Studies, 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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring one full-time and two part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin August 18, 2025.
Workload is assigned each year based on available sections. You will instruct students in the Department of Early Childhood Education. The Department offers a two-year in-person/online/hybrid diploma program that prepares students for basic ECE certification as well as certification as a Special Needs Educator. Students may also complete a post-diploma citation in Infant-Toddler Care. Instructors in the department typically teach a range of academic and practicum courses.
You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. Additional duties include building and taking part in community committees and initiatives, as well as active participation in department, faculty, and college-wide committees.
To be Successful in this Role you Will Need

• A Masters degree (Doctorate preferred) in Early Childhood Education or in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach applied knowledge and skills related to ECE to post-secondary students.
• Extensive direct working experience with young children (equivalent to at least 5 years of full-time service - on-call or volunteer positions not included) in childcare settings, preferably in Canada. Some supervisory experience would be an asset.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning, including experience with online-based platforms.
• Excellent communication & time management skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Interest in applied research & publishing an asset.
• Ability to teach across program areas, including practicum supervision and both in-person and online course delivery.
• Eligibility for or possession of a valid provincial Early Childhood Education (ECE) license to practice in Canada (or previous licensure at the provincial level).
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing, and experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

Additional Information
The Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring one full-time and two part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin on Monday August 18, 2025. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
Posting Number 00687F
Position Type Faculty - Regular
Position Title Early Childhood Education - Regular Probationary Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply
Open Date 05/01/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 12, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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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.