JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846 – $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

The English Department offers a wide range of first- and second-year university transfer courses in Literature and Academic Writing. We are seeking excellent English instructors with a passion for their own research area and a proven record of inspiring and motivating students. Successful candidates will demonstrate flexible and innovative teaching strategies. We particularly welcome applicants with a specialization in Indigenous literatures and pedagogies, gender, sexualities and women’s studies, children’s literature, or world literatures.

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

The English Department in the Faculty of Language,



Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire three (3) probationary regular instructors and expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach (QTT) courses in academic writing and literature.

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.

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’ experience teaching post-secondary credit courses in both academic writing and literature;
- The ability to work collaboratively with others, excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative, and self-directedness;
- Evidence of ongoing professional development;
- Experience with content and pedagogical approaches in one or more of the following specializations would be considered an asset:
- Indigenous literatures and pedagogies;
- Gender, sexualities, and women’s studies;
- Children’s literature;
- World literatures.

Additional Information

The English Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire up to three (3) probationary regular instructors and expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach (QTT)



courses in academic writing and literature.

There are up to three (3) probationary regular instructor positions available, starting on January 4, 2027. We anticipate being able to offer one full time position (8 sections) and two part-time positions (4 and 5 sections respectively). The teaching rotations for these positions will be in Winter and Summer 2027.

There may be top-up and contract sections available for Fall 2027.

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

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

Posting Number

00787F

Position Type

Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Regular Probationary Faculty - English

Anticipated Start Date

01/04/2027

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

09/09/2026

Close Date

09/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Important Note

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the positions. 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 provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume. We anticipate holding interviews in late October and early November 2026.

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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.

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