Probationary Regular - English

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Probationary Regular - English Posting Number 00554F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range $69,753-$111,776. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Regular Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 01/03/2024 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 English Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire one probationary regular instructor and expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach ( QTT ) courses in academic writing and literature.

There is one full-time probationary regular instructor position available, starting on January 3, 2024. The teaching rotation for this position is Winter 2024 (4 courses) and Summer 2024 (4 courses) with a non-teaching semester in Fall 2024.

There are contract sections available for Winter 2024.

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

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
What Douglas Offers
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The Role
The English Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire one probationary regular instructor and expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach ( QTT ) courses in academic writing and literature.

Responsibilities

As an instructor in the English Department, you will

- develop course outlines following curriculum guidelines,
- select appropriate textbooks and create teaching materials,
- deliver high-quality learner-centred instruction,
- design assignments and assessment criteria,
- evaluate student progress,
- hold regular office hours, and
- maintain currency in the field through regular professional development.

In addition, as a probationary regular instructor, you will

- participate in curriculum revisions and development,
- attend departmental and Faculty-wide meetings, and
- participate in department and Faculty-wide committees.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
The successful candidates will have:

- A minimum of a Master's degree in English Literature or equivalent (Ph.D. preferred)
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching post-secondary credit courses, preferably in both academic writing and literature
- The ability to work collaboratively with others, excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative, self-directedness, and
- evidence of ongoing professional development.

Evidence of experience with content and pedagogical approaches in Indigenous Studies would be an asset.
Evidence of experience with content and pedagogical approaches in Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies would also be an asset.
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Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/16/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter, proof of credentials and list of references are submitted online by 4:00 pm on October 27, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled mid-November 2023. Please ensure your cover letter clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for an interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11454

Category

Education and Training