Douglas College·Coquitlam, British Columbia
Teach and supervise undergraduate students in the Health Information Management program.
Provide instruction in both the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management (PBD-HIM) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BScHIM) programs.
Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials.
Prepare and administer course assessments including grading examinations, assignments, and reports.
Use a variety of educational methods (lectures, seminars, case studies, discussion groups, independent and group project work).
Apply teaching and learning strategies aligned with departmental and college-wide vision, mission, and goals.
Factor equity, diversity and inclusion and learning support services into teaching and learning strategies.
Advise students on academic and career decisions within scope of expertise.
Serve on faculty committees related to curriculum planning, diploma/degree requirements, and other operational duties.
Use available technology including learning management systems (Blackboard Ultra).
Promote evidence-based best practices in experiential learning.
Work with other programs to plan and schedule interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders to explore experiential learning opportunities.
Collaborate with other Douglas College programs outside the Health Science division to explore interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Assist in collecting data to evaluate teaching and learning strategies
Regular Probationary Faculty - Health Information Management JOB OPPORTUNITY
Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range $71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The Opportunity You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too! Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
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.
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 opportunities Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes For more benefits information, click here! WHAT IT TAKES The Health Information Management program at Douglas College invites applicants to apply for a full-time Regular Probationary Faculty position. Workload is assigned each academic year based on available sections. This is a full-time faculty position in the Health Information Management program in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and learning strategies that align with the departmental and college-wide vision, mission, and goals. The faculty member will provide instruction to students in both in the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management (PBD-HIM) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BScHIM) programs.
Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion, and learning support services provided at Douglas College are factored into teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way.
Teach and supervise undergraduate students.
Prepare and deliver education to students using a variety of educational method e.g. lectures facilitating seminars, case studies, discussion groups, and independent and group project work.
Development of curriculum and preparation of teaching materials.
Preparation and administration of course assessment including but not limited to grading of examinations, assignments, and reports.
Within scope of expertise, advise students on matters pertaining to their academics and career decisions.
Serve on faculty committees as appropriate related to curriculum planning and diploma/degree requirements and other operational duties.
Apply teaching and learning strategies using available technology including but not limited to learning management systems (Blackboard Ultra).
Competency in using teaching resources and databases including but not limited to SPSS, visualization tools, electronic health information systems, etc.
Promote evidence-based best practices in experiential learning.
Work with faculty members in Bachelor of Science Nursing, Bachelor of Science Psychiatric Nursing, Health Care Support Worker, and Continuing Education to plan and schedule interdisciplinary learning experiences.
The Health Information Management program at Douglas College invites applicants to apply for a full-time Regular Probationary Faculty position. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus and clinical sites. Workload is assigned each academic year based on available sections. For the 2026-2027 academic year, 8 sections of work are available, corresponding to a workload of 100% Posting Number 00783F Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Regular Probationary Faculty - Health Information Management Anticipated Start Date 08/17/2026 End Date 08/31/2027 Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Open Date 07/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 4, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. SHARE THIS POSTING https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/15557 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 (*).
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How did you first find out about this employment opportunity? Douglas College Careers Site LinkedIn Indeed Social Media (Facebook, Instagram) Personal Referral Agency Referral Professional Association Website Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Douglas College CareerHUB Career Fair or Other Hiring Event Other Glassdoor Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement. Yes, I can fulfill this requirement No, I cannot fulfill this requirement Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents References with Contact Information
Master’s degree in health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or a related field.
PhD preferred in health informatics, health information management/technology, health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or a related field.
Certification with CCHIM as a Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) professional is preferred.
Recent knowledge and experience with health data and information requirements/applications inherent in health management.
Recent experience (within six months) in health information management, health administration, health informatics, health information technology, health data analytics, population health, and data/information governance.
Ability to accept responsibility, exercise initiative, and manage people effectively.
Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of quality improvement, leadership, and decision-making processes.
Skilled in using computer software applications (MS Office) and intermediate to advanced keyboarding; experience working with Banner is an asset.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to act tactfully, diplomatically, and with discretion.
Excellent command of English (written and oral).
Ability to address equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning strategies.
Demonstrated experience and ability to teach at the post-secondary level.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Demonstrate ability to learn software to support teaching and learning.
Must be able to report to the college in person as required and reside within commutable distance to the college for the duration of employment
Assist in collecting data to evaluate teaching and learning strategies.
Collaborate with industry partners and other stakeholders to explore experiential learning opportunities for students.
Collaborate with programs at Douglas College that are outside the Health Science division to explore interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students. Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion, and learning support services provided at Douglas College are factored into teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way. To be successful in this role, you require:
A Master’s Degree in health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
PhD preferred in health informatics, health information management/technology, health administration, health data analytics, population health, data/information governance, or another related field.
Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) as a Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) professional is preferred.
Recent knowledge and experience with health data and information requirements and applications inherent in health management.
Recent experience (within six months) of health information management, health administration, health informatics, health information technology, health data analytics, population health, and data/information governance.
Ability to accept responsibility, exercise initiative and manage people effectively.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of quality improvement, leadership and decision-making processes.
Skilled in using computer software applications, such as MS Office, and proven keyboarding skills at an intermediate to advanced level. Experience working with Banner is an asset.
Sound judgment and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to act tactfully, diplomatically, and with discretion in all contexts, internally and externally.
Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
Ability to address equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning strategies in a meaningful way.
Demonstrated experience and excellent ability to teach at the post-secondary level.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a team environment.
Demonstrate ability to learn software to support teaching and learning.
Market context
In British Columbia, regular probationary faculty roles in health information management are typically tied to postsecondary programs that need instructors with current expertise in health data, governance, and administration. This category is competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, with a PhD preferred, plus practical alignment with health informatics or related fields. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show teaching and applied data-governance experience.