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Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Business Law
Posting Number 00527F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 08/16/2023
End Date
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.
Work Arrangements

This faculty position will be available starting in the Fall 2023 semester. The candidate may be required to teach days, evenings, and/or Saturdays, at our New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.
What Douglas Offers

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 colleges even better.
The Role

The Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration is seeking a Probationary Regular Business Law instructor beginning in the Fall 2023 semester.
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in Douglas College courses. The incumbent will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners, maintain quality learner-centered instruction, and will perform other related duties as required.

The successful candidate must be fully prepared to teach Introductory Business Law (BLAW 1320), and at least two of the following:

- Fundamentals of International Trade Law (BLAW 3700);
- Sales and Marketing Law (BLAW 3710);

- Corporate and Financial Planning Law (BLAW 3730);
- Employment Law (BLAW 3750);

- Labour Relations (BLAW 3760);
- Real Estate Law (BLAW 3770);

- Negotiation Skills (BLAW 3780); or

- Procurement Law and Contractual Interpretation (BLAW 4720).

The ability to teach BLAW 3700, BLAW 3710, BLAW 3730, or BLAW 4720 is considered an asset.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set out in EITHER Stream \'A\' OR Stream \'B\'

Minimum Qualifications for Stream \'A\' Applicants:

- To possess a LLB or JD plus MBA or Masters Degree, ABD or PhD in
the discipline or related field;
- a combination of three years working experience and/or teaching
experience relating to business law; and
- membership in the Law Society of BC.

Minimum Qualifications for Stream \'B\' Applicants:

- To possess a LLB or JD;
- a combination of five years working experience and/or teaching
experience relating to business law; and
- membership in the Law Society of BC.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for both Stream \'A\' and Stream \'B\' Applicants:

- To demonstrate a high level of legal knowledge obtained either from
the candidate\'s education or career background.
- To possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB or JD) degree from a recognized
institution.
- To demonstrate an excellent ability to teach business law topics at the
post-secondary level.
- To work cooperatively with colleagues in a team environment.
- To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- To possess working knowledge of computer applications and
educational technologies.
- Previous teaching experience is considered an asset.
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Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/29/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter, and proof of credentials are submitted online.

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

All candidates selected for interview must provide original sealed transcripts of the educational credentials noted on their resume.

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.
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