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Contract Faculty - Japanese

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 March 7, 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 Contract Faculty - Japanese
Posting Number 00581F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range Hourly: $50.88-$111.31/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.
Position Type Faculty - Contract
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 05/06/2024
End Date
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.
Work Arrangements
The Modern Languages Department of the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of contract or on-call instructors in Japanese. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

Contract work is available for the Summer 2024 semester:
MODL 1172 (Basic Japanese II) scheduled on Tuesdays – Fridays 0830-1030 at the New Westminster Campus from May 6 – June 23, 2024.
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 Department of Modern Languages in the Faculty of Language, Literature, and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach Japanese.
Responsibilities
As a contract instructor in the Modern Languages Department you will:
  • plan and teach lessons based on curriculum guidelines;
  • prepare necessary teaching materials, quizzes, tests, exams, etc.;
  • assess and evaluate student competencies;
  • provide academic advice to learners;
  • deliver quality learner-centered instruction;
  • maintain currently in the field;
  • hold regular office hours;
  • maintain currency in the field through regular professional development.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Successful candidates will:
  • possess a Bachelor’s degree or a post-secondary diploma in a field relevant to the teaching of Japanese; a Master’s Degree in a relevant area or equivalent advanced experience is highly desirable;
  • possess native-level competence in Japanese;
  • have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching Japanese to adults; experience at the post-secondary level is an asset;
  • evidence of an ability to work effectively as part of a team, with excellent communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills;
  • demonstrate initiative, creativity, and self-directedness;
  • show evidence of ongoing professional development.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/21/2024
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 March 7, 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/11922

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
    • Yes
    • No
  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)

  4. * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
    • Current employee
    • Former employee
    • Current student
    • Former student
    • None of the above
  5. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * 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
  7. * What is the highest level of education you’ve attained?
    • Certificate or Diploma
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  8. * How many years of teaching experience do you have?
    • 0-2 Years
    • 3-5 years
    • 6-9 years
    • 10 years or more
  9. * How many years of experience do you have in the field of study specified in this career opportunity?
    • 0-2 years
    • 3-5 years
    • 6-9 years
    • 10 years or more
  10. * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
    • Yes, I confirm
    • No, I am not able to meet this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents