Contract Faculty – Department of Philosophy & Humanities

Job title:

Contract Faculty – Department of Philosophy & Humanities

Company

Douglas College

Job description

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Contract Faculty – Department of Philosophy & Humanities
Posting Number 00663F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Position Type Faculty – Contract
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 01/01/2025
End Date
Equity StatementDouglas 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 ArrangementsThe Department of Philosophy & Humanities in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applicants for its contract teaching pool, beginning in the Winter 2025 semester.The successful applicant will be added to the department’s list of available contract instructors, who may be called upon to teach courses on a contract basis as the need arises. Contract courses are offered each term based on available sections and in accordance with the priority laid out in the current Collective Agreement.
What Douglas OffersWe 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 funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The RoleThe successful applicant will teach undergraduate philosophy courses on a contract basis. At this time, we specifically seek a candidate qualified to teach PHIL 2250: Existentialism (https://www.douglascollege.ca/course/phil-2250), as we anticipate teaching needs in this area in Winter 2025.
ResponsibilitiesYou will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in University Transfer courses that are mostly offered at the first and second year level. You will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to students, and maintain quality student-centered instruction.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will NeedThe successful candidate must possess the following:

• A completed PhD in Philosophy is strongly preferred; applicants who are PhD A.B.D. may be considered
• Successful post-secondary teaching experience in philosophy.
• Demonstrable teaching excellence and commitment to student learning.
• Expertise in the following area: Existentialism.

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Needs a Criminal Records Check NoPosting Detail InformationOpen Date 11/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease apply online, including:

• a cover letter
• your CV, and
• the names and contact details for three (3) references.

Proof of educational credentials (e.g., official sealed transcripts or original diploma) is required at the time of interview, and additional teaching portfolio items (e.g., student evaluations, teaching statement) may also be requested.
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Location

New Westminster, BC

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:38:38 GMT

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