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Contract Faculty - Sport Science

Douglas College14 days ago
Hybrid
CA$52 - CA$114/hour
Mid Level
contract

Top Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries

About the role

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

Hourly: $52.41 to $114.65 per hour Per Three Credit Course: $7,716.
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!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Science and Technology, 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

For more benefits information, click here**!**

WHAT IT TAKES

The Sport Science Department currently offers a 2-year Sport Science Diploma (with specializations in Health and Recreation or Kinesiology), a 4-year Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching Degree (with concentrations in Health Promotion or Kinesiology), a 2-year Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education and a 1-year Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology. For additional program information, please see: www.douglascollege.ca/sportscience

As a contract instructor you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Masters degree in an applicable field required (PhD preferred)
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level
  • Expertise and experience in teaching movement education for future teachers

Applicants will be considered based on their expertise and experience and their post-secondary qualifications.

Additional Information

The Sport Science Department in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is seeking a contract instructor for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The successful candidate must be able to teach in-person at either of the two Douglas College Campuses, in New Westminster and Coquitlam.

We currently require an instructor to teach SPSC 1316: Applied Methods: Movement Education.

Posting Number

00719F

Position Type

Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Contract Faculty - Sport Science

Anticipated Start Date

09/01/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

07/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Important Note

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter, transcripts/credentials and contact information for three references are submitted and received online.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of July 18, 2025.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the course(s) which you are applying to teach.

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.

About Douglas College

Higher Education
1001-5000

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.