Contract Faculty - Criminology and Legal Studies Department

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty - Criminology and Legal Studies Department Posting Number 00491F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Position Type Faculty - Contract Posting Type External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type On-Call Posting Category Faculty Start Date 05/01/2023 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 Criminology and Legal Studies Department at Douglas College is seeking contract instructors for Criminology or Legal Studies courses beginning in the Summer 2023 semester. The successful candidate may be required to teach days and evenings at both of the Douglas College Campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam .
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 Criminology and Legal Studies Department at Douglas College invites applicants for placement on a contract and on-call list of instructors starting for the Summer 2023 semester. Applicants may be contacted as needed for teaching courses for a semester, for completing courses in cases of faculty leaves during a semester, or for short-term substitution during the semester.

Responsibilities

•Applicants should have demonstrated experience in, and commitment to, undergraduate teaching. •The successful candidate will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College courses. •The successful candidate will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners, and provide learner-centered instruction.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Applications of those who seek appointment to teach Criminology courses (apart from law courses) will be evaluated using the following criteria:

•an MA in Criminology or a relevant related discipline (with thesis) from a Canadian university, or an MA in Criminology or a relevant related discipline (with thesis) and demonstrated experience or research/publication in the Canadian criminal justice system is required •PhD in Criminology or a relevant related discipline (with dissertation) from a Canadian university, or a PhD in Criminology or a relevant related discipline (with dissertation) and demonstrated experience or research/publication in the Canadian criminal justice system is preferred; •extensive work related experience in the Criminal Justice field is preferred; •applicants will also demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate courses across the Criminology curriculum (apart from law courses).

OR

Applications of those who seek appointment to teach law courses in Criminology or Legal Studies will be evaluated using the following criteria:

•an LLB /JD degree from a Canadian, American or other Commonwealth university common law program is required; •current or past membership in a Canadian Law Society is required; •legal practice experience is required; •an LLM (with thesis) or Doctorate (with dissertation) in Law from a Canadian, American or other Commonwealth university common law program is preferred; •applicants will also demonstrate excellence in teaching law courses in the Criminology and/or Legal Studies curriculum.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/27/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
These positions will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 13, 2022.
Applicants must submit the following items on-line:
-Cover letter
-CV/Resume
-References with contact information
-Transcripts or credentials
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/10451

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Education and Training