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Contract Faculty - Engineering

Douglas Collegeabout 1 month ago
Hybrid
New Westminster, BC
CA$52 - CA$115/hourly
Mid Level
contract

Top Benefits

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

About the role

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

New Westminster 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

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

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WHAT IT TAKES

The Engineering Program in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is accepting applications for contract instructors for the Winter 2026 semester. As an instructor in the Engineering program, you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College Engineering courses. You will also be responsible for planning, organizing and managing learning activities and resources, providing academic advice to learners and maintaining quality learner‐centered instruction.

The successful candidate will be able to teach ENGR 1110 – Engineering Graphics and Design. ENGR 1110 is intended for students proceeding to studies in Applied Science/Engineering. This is a project-based course focusing on design and design-analysis. Students will learn the role of technical drawing in project design and produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical drawings.

The successful candidate(s) must have completed an earned degree in a major area of Engineering (minimum M.A.Sc. with Ph.D. preferred; preferably in electronics, electrical, computer or mechanical engineering), must have teaching experience at the post-secondary level and must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Prior experience teaching similar courses would be an asset. A Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is a requirement for this position.

Additional Information

The Engineering Program in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is accepting applications for contract instructors for the Winter 2026 semester.

Posting Number

00731F

Position Type

Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Contract Faculty - Engineering

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2026

End Date

04/30/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

10/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Important Note

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca.

The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of October 23, 2025.

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

All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

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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.