JOB PROSPECT

Position Information

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement The Opportunity The Mathematics Upgrading Department is seeking an excellent mathematics instructor, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and support adult upgrading students with challenges in learning mathematics. This instructor will enjoy working in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses at the fundamental, intermediate and advanced Adult Basic Education (ABE) levels.

For additional program information, please refer to the Douglas College Mathematics Upgrading website at: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/explore-programs-courses/faculties/science-and-technology/math-upgrading

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 protected 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 funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

As a faculty member in the Mathematics Upgrading (MATU) Department you will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in Douglas College MATU courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction. You will also be expected to attend meetings, participate in faculty and college-wide committees and departmental projects, contribute to curriculum development in the department, and engage in ongoing professional development.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree is preferred
- Teaching experience with ABE adult learners or similar

- Teaching credential

Applicants will be considered for this position based on their experience, qualifications and availability. Applicants must be able to teach all levels of math upgrading courses. Additional Information The Mathematics Upgrading Department in the Faculty of Science & Technology at Douglas College is seeking a probationary regular instructor for the 2027 calendar year. This is a part-time regular position for a minimum of 7 sections of work (87.5%) total.





The successful candidate must be able to teach at either one of the two Douglas College Campuses, in New Westminster and Coquitlam.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Posting Number

00793F

Position Type

Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Regular Probationary Faculty - Mathematics Upgrading

Anticipated Start Date

12/16/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

10/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Important Note

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references are submitted online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of October 26th 2026.

Please ensure your resume and cover letter clearly explain 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.

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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.

📌 Regular Probationary Faculty - Mathematics Upgrading (New Westminster)
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