JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You have experience as a professional writer or editor in workplace settings and are dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in written communications, 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!

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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
As a contract instructor in written communications, you would be responsible for:

• developing course outlines following the Curriculum Guidelines,
• adapting course content to suit the needs of specific programs,
• selecting appropriate textbooks and creating teaching materials,
• delivering quality learner-centred instruction in written communications (i.e., making sure to cover a variety of business writing genres),
• designing assignments and assessment criteria,
• evaluating student progress,
• holding regular office hours, and
• maintaining currency in the field through regular professional development.

Successful applicants will have:

• a minimum of a Master's degree in Professional Communications, or related field;
• a minimum of two years of experience teaching courses in written communication at the post-secondary level preferred;
• a minimum of two years experience in professional writing is an asset;
• demonstrated ability to apply workplace writing theory to classroom practice;
• knowledge of and expertise in workplace writing for a variety of target audiences;
• demonstrated ability to teach and develop curriculum across the disciplines;
• demonstrated experience teaching domestic and international students with a variety of linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge; and
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial and respectful manner.

Additional Information
The Communications Department is currently seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach courses in written communications.

Courses in written communication include:

CMNS 1110: Workplace Writing for Applied Community Studies
CMNS 1111: Workplace Communications for Selected Programs
CMNS 1115: Business Communication
CMNS 1135: Professional Communication for Engineering Students

Please note that this is not an EAP or ESL teaching position.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
Posting Number 00750F Position Type Faculty - Contract Position Title Contract Faculty - Professional Writing Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/31/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by April 8, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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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.