Contract Faculty - Written Communication

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty - Written Communication Posting Number 00659F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,716; 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 01/06/2025 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 Communications Department is currently seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach courses in written communications.

Courses in written communication include:

CMNS 1110: Workplace Writing for Applied Community Studies
CMNS 1111: Workplace Communications for Selected Programs
CMNS 1115: Business Communication
CMNS 1135: Professional Communication for Engineering Students

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

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
What Douglas Offers
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 funding
•Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The Role
Contract Instructor in Written Communication

Responsibilities

As a contract instructor in written communication, you would be responsible for:

•developing course outlines following the Curriculum Guidelines,
•adapting course content to suit the needs of specific programs,
•selecting appropriate textbooks and creating teaching materials,
•delivering quality learner-centred instruction in written communication (i.e., making sure to cover a variety of business writing genres),
•designing assignments and assessment criteria,
•evaluating student progress,
•holding regular office hours, and
•maintaining currency in the field through regular professional development.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Successful applicants will have:

•a minimum of a Master's degree in Professional Communication, or related field;
•a minimum of two years of experience teaching courses in written communication at the post-secondary level;
•demonstrated ability to apply:

•workplace writing theory to classroom practice; and
•knowledge of and expertise in workplace writing to the instruction of students in a variety of occupational areas;



•demonstrated ability to teach and develop curriculum across the disciplines;
•demonstrated experience teaching domestic and international students with a variety of linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge;
•demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial and respectful manner; and
•professional writing experience in the business world and/or for the web is an asset.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/16/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of November 1, 2024.

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 bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13110