Contract Faculty - Disability and Community Studies

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Salary Range
$XX, XXX to $XX, XXX annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with 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 as the Faculty of Applied Community Studies 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 funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The Department of Disability and Community Studies has four related programs (Classroom and Community Support, Education Assistance & Inclusion, Behaviour Intervention, & Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis) that prepare reflective practitioners for inclusive support in educational and community-based settings. Instructors in the department typically teach a range of academic and practicum courses.

This position requires a contract faculty for practicum supervision in the Education Assistance and Inclusion Certificate. Further contracts may be awarded in the future as the need arises.

As a contract practicum instructor, you will oversee the learning of students who are practicing skills in selected sites. You will facilitate student learning as they integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences while on practicum and during scheduled seminars. There are three areas you will be responsible for:

• On-Site Practice and Guidance
• Group Seminars
• Evaluation/Feedback component: written mid-term and final student evaluations/grades

The Department is seeking contract instructors for the following courses:
DACS 1244 (Practicum)
DACS 1245 (Practicum)
• The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in either Disability Studies, Education or a closely related field.
• A valid BC Teacher's Certificate and experience in the K-12 system an asset.
• Experience teaching applied knowledge and skills to students an asset.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of education assistants
• Excellent communication & time management skills.
Additional Information
The Department of Disability and Community Studies ( DACS ) is seeking contract faculty to instruct and supervise practicum courses commencing January 2024. Further contracts may be awarded in the future as the need arises.

The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam Campus and practicum sites around the Lower Mainland.

Posting Number 00660F Position Type Faculty - Contract Position Title Contract Faculty - Disability and Community Studies Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025 End Date 05/16/2025 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 10/23/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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