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Contract Faculty - English Upgrading (ENGU)

Douglas College10 days ago
Hybrid
New Westminster, BC
CA$52 - CA$115/hourly
Mid Level
Part-Time
Contract

Top Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits
Defined-Benefit Pension Plan
Professional Development Funding

About the role

##JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Hybrid / New Westminster Campus / Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/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

The ENGU department is currently seeking to increase its list of qualified, part-time contract and substitute instructors to teach any or all of the following courses: basic literacy, developmental and college preparatory reading and writing skills.

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

The ENGU department is currently seeking to increase its list of qualified, part-time contract and substitute instructors to teach any or all of the following courses: basic literacy, developmental and college preparatory reading and writing skills.

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.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in a discipline that requires academic essay writing and a recognized teaching credential. In addition, they must provide a detailed record of relevant experience in adult education working in a classroom situation.

Additional Information

The English Upgrading Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of instructors qualified to teach English Upgrading, which provides a pathway for students to meet the English requirements for entry to Douglas College programs.

Posting Number

00744F

Position Type

Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Contract Faculty - English Upgrading (ENGU)

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

03/06/2026

Close Date

03/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Important Note

Applicants should clearly indicate the courses withinENGUfor which they wish to be considered. Applications must be received by March 23, 2026. We anticipate holding interviews in early April, 2026. 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.

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.

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