JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$71,846 - $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be 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 at 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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
As a Co-Coordinator, you will share the planning, organizing, and managing of the administrative and operational aspects of the programs in the DACS Department.

The general responsibilities include the following:
1) Facilitate the practicum placement process; support the Program Advisor with preparation and confirmation of student placements in the program.
2) Work alongside the DACS Co-coordinator responsible for workload and course scheduling, ensuring fairness and equitable distribution of teaching; complete paperwork attached to the process.
3) Work with Co-coordinator to delineate expectations of each co-coordinator's specific roles and responsibilities.
4) Provide a regular schedule of on campus or online meeting times for academic advice and inquiries for students.
5) Gather, review and sign the annual PD/Vacation forms from faculty members.
6) Convene meetings of dept. faculty and ensure distribution of minutes; monitor task completion.
7) Course Development - Curriculum oversight - inputting and shepherding through governance system. This includes overseeing transfer credit - block and individual.
8) Completing Annual Program Review and a Comprehensive Program Review.
9) Engage faculty colleagues, encouraging them to participate in the running of the program and other related activities.
10) Respond to information inquiries about the program; attend and facilitate information sessions.
11) Along with the FACS Front Desk, organize the Program Advisory Committee & recruitment of committee members.
12) Attend monthly meetings related to the Faculty, including FEC and Coordinators.
13) Work with Faculty Administration in attending to policies, procedures, and process specific to the DACS program.
14) Establish good working relationships with staff, faculty, students, administration ensuring good communication.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A Master's or PhD degree in a related human service field.
2. Ability to work and collaborate in the spirit of transparency and disclosure.
3. Ability to work with Co-coordinator to manage shifting priorities and various program demands in the day-to-day operations of the program.
4. Responsiveness to student issues, concerns, and inquiries, with attention to diversity, equity, and accessibility.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including being able to solve problems and resolve conflict including providing constructive feedback.
6. Must not have a conflict of commitment - refer to Conflict of Interest Policy (A02).

Additional Information
The Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking Coordinator(s) for the Disability and Classroom Support program ( DACS ).

These 2 positions each have a 3-section time release.

This position takes effect September 1, 2026 for an initial one-year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years.
Posting Number 00752F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Disability and Applied Community Studies Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2026 End Date 08/31/2027 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/04/2026 Close Date 05/19/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 19, 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.