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Regular Probationary Faculty - Computing Science

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

This posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of February 14, 2024.

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 bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Computing Science
Posting Number 00571F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range Salary Range: $71,846-$115,129. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 08/16/2024
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
The Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a probationary regular instructor to teach Computing Science in the 2024/25 academic year. The planned workload is 87.5% with the potential to increase to full-time pending student demand.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

The successful candidate must be able to teach at either one of the two Douglas College Campuses – New Westminster or Coquitlam. Some work on Saturdays or evenings may be required.
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 Science & Technology currently offers a one-year Certificate in Computing Science, a two-year Computing Science Diploma (with a Game Development stream), an Associate of Science in Computing Science, as well as first- and second-year courses for students transferring to university degree programs. Computing Science is an area of growth within the Faculty. We are seeking an excellent Computing Science instructor who brings experience and initiative, and is interested in working with a team to develop new courses and programs.
Responsibilities
As a faculty member you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organise and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centred instruction.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend meetings, participate in faculty and college-wide committees and engage in ongoing professional development. As noted above, the successful candidate will be directly involved in course and program development.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in one of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an appropriate equivalent, from an accredited university and relevant post-secondary teaching experience. The successful candidate must be qualified to teach first- and second-year university transfer computer science courses. Experience with C++ and Python Programming is required. Experience with any of the following would be an asset: Game Development, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Design, Digital Logic, and Computer Architecture.

Applicants will be considered for this position based upon their experience, qualifications and availability.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/30/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca.

This posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of February 14, 2024.

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 bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11794

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
    • Douglas College Careers Site
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts and/or Credentials
  2. Student and/or Teaching Evaluations