JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Salary band 14 (Minimum - $111,289.00, Control Point - $148,385.00, Maximum - $170,643.00). Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances.
The Opportunity
Under the direction of the Dean, Applied Community Studies ( ACS ), the Associate Dean provides day-to-day leadership for the credit and non-credit programs in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies. The Associate Dean coordinates with faculty, staff and administration on planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty. This position oversees scheduling and work assignments, is responsible for ensuring quality standards, handles complaints, grievances and appeals and performs other duties as required across the College.
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

• A graduate degree in a field relevant to Applied Community Studies from an accredited post-secondary institution (PhD preferred).
• A minimum of five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• A minimum three years of experience in academic administration, including managing student issues, program planning and development, and human resources within a post-secondary institution or another organization relevant to the Faculty of Applied Community Studies.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Ability to meet the qualified to teach determination in at least one department or program within the College.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities including: the ability to foster teamwork and facilitate collaborative working relationships; mediation skills; and the ability to build consensus among diverse groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, including computer competencies.
• Proven capacity to manage change and demonstrated ability to drive innovations from conception through to implementation.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to present arguments clearly and effectively for a range of audiences.
• A demonstrated understanding or experience of the work undertaken by the Faculty of Applied Community Studies.
• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.

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Additional Information

• This regular full-time position is available June 1, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Travel between Douglas College's locations as required.
• Travel for business may be required on occasion

Posting Number 02716SA Position Title Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies Anticipated Start Date 06/01/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/17/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Maximum Number of References 3 Minimum Number of References 3 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.
Important Note
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca].

This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of April 2, 2026.

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.


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