Contract Faculty

**Work Arrangements**
- The Disability and Community Studies Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring contract faculty member to begin August, 2023.
- The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam Campus.**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**
- The Department of Disability and Community Studies has four related programs (Classroom and Community Support, Education Assistance & Inclusion, Behaviour Intervention, & Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis) that prepare reflective practitioners for inclusive support in educational and community-based settings. Instructors in the department typically teach a range of academic and practicum courses. This position requires a faculty member to teach in the Classroom & Community Support Diploma and also the Education Assistance & Inclusion Certificate.**Responsibilities**
- You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction.
- Additional duties include curriculum development & review, building and taking part in community committees and initiatives, as well as active participation in department, faculty, and college-wide committees.

**To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need**
- Preference given to applicants with who have direct experience working with children, youth and adults with disabilities.
- Experience in teaching applied knowledge and skills to post-secondary students an asset.
a) inclusive and strength-based approach to total communication
b) fluent and knowledgeable with current AAC systems most used in schools and communities.
c) work and knowledge related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
d) social/emotional learning and associated practices
e) wholistic trauma-sensitive practices to support children, youth, and adults
f) ability to support students in practice settings, including school and community environments.
- Excellent communication & time management skills.
- Interest and/or proficiency in technology using an online-based teaching & learning platform.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting.