Contract Faculty - Philosophy

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty - Philosophy

Posting Number 00643F Location New Westminster Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour. Per Three Credit Course: $7,947. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty - Contract Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 09/01/2024 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 department of Philosophy and Humanities invites candidates to apply for a contract position beginning in the Fall 2024 semester.

Instructors must be prepared to teach one or both of the following courses beginning Fall 2024:

- PHIL 1101 Critical Thinking (Monday 3:30 – 6:20 at the New Westminster campus).

https: // www. douglascollege.ca/course/phil-1101

- PHIL 1102 Values and Contemporary Issues (Monday and Wednesday 12:30 – 2:30 at the New Westminster campus). https: // www. douglascollege.ca/course/phil-1102

What Douglas Offers

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 colleges even better.

The Role

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in, and commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

You will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners, and maintain quality inclusive, learner-centered instruction.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

A completed PhD in Philosophy is strongly preferred, but applicants who are ABD in Philosophy may be considered.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate teaching excellence through a record of student evaluations in relevant courses.

Teaching evaluations, letters of reference, and proof of credentials may be requested from candidates who are shortlisted.

Future contract work after Fall 2024 may be offered if courses are available.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/12/2024

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references are submitted and received online.

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.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12819

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Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

References with Contact Information

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