Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
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
For more benefits information, click here**!**
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.
For the Full Job Description click here**!**
Additional Information
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This regular full-time position is available January 5, 2026
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Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
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Travel between Douglas College’s locations as required
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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.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.
Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
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
For more benefits information, click here**!**
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.
For the Full Job Description click here**!**
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.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.