Regular Probationary Faculty - Vision and Hearing Technologies

Regular Probationary Faculty - Vision and Hearing Technologies JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information: Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846.00 – $115,129.00 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The Opportunity The Opticianry Program at Douglas College invites applications for a regular probationary instructor. This two-year Diploma Program provides students with the experience and skills needed to become licensed Opticians. Please visit our website for more information on the program and the courses offered: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-and-courses/areas-study/science-and-technology/opticianry 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 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 For more benefits information, click here! WHAT IT TAKES The Opticianry Program at Douglas College invites applications for a regular probationary instructor. This two-year Diploma Program provides students with the experience and skills needed to become a licensed Optician. Please visit our website for more information on the program and the courses offered: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-and-courses/areas-study/science-and-technology/opticianry 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 learner‐centered instruction. The minimum qualifications for this position are:
• a current License as an Optician/Contact Lens Fitter in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia with certification in Automated Refraction;
• experience teaching in clinical, classroom and/or laboratory settings in an Opticianry related program or equivalent;
• at least five years of broad and current clinical experience that includes a sound foundation in Opticianry;
• curriculum development/maintenance experience/expertise;
• effective interpersonal skills, initiative and creativity;
• self-directedness, strong work ethic and excellent writing ability;
• ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to team activities; and
• satisfactory current references.

Additional Information

The Opticianry Program is seeking a regular probationary instructor beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam campus. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections. Posting Number 00757F Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Regular Probationary Faculty - Vision and Hearing Technologies Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/12/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Careers Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly explain how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of May 27, 2026. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. SHARE THIS POSTING https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/15300 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter References with Contact Information Transcripts and/or Credentials Optional Documents