Contract Instructor - Professional Communication

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Contract Instructor - Professional Communication Posting Number 00567F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range Salary Range Hourly: $50.88-$111.31/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 05/01/2024 End Date 08/31/2024 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 Professional Communication.
The department is interested in expanding its list of qualified instructors for the following courses:

• CMNS 3400 Document Design • CMNS 3401 Visual Communication • CMNS 3501 Writing and Creating Websites • CMNS 3502 Social Media and Reputation Management • CMNS 3700 Strategic Public Relations

Workload is assigned each semester based on available sections. We anticipate some work will be available for the Summer 2024 semester, beginning May 1, 2024.
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
Contract Instructor in Professional Communication
Responsibilities
As a Contract Instructor in Professional Communication, you will be responsible for:

•developing course outlines following the Curriculum Guidelines, •selecting appropriate textbooks and creating teaching materials, •delivering quality learner-centred instruction in the course subject area, •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 at the post-secondary level, •experience teaching domestic and international students with a variety of linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge, •the ability to work collaboratively in a collegial and respectful manner, and •demonstrated commitment to administrative tasks.

For those seeking to be qualified to teach courses in document design ( CMNS 3400, 3401):

•experience teaching design software in a computer lab, •document design experience in the professional workplace, •the ability to apply visual communication theory to document design, •experience with print production and digital delivery.

For those seeking to be qualified to teach web design and writing ( CMNS 3501):

•experience teaching web design software in a computer lab, •a record of success as a web writer and designer in a professional workplace.

For those seeking to be qualified to teach social media and reputation management ( CMNS 3502)

•experience teaching social media communications /marketing, •professional experience managing social media accounts on behalf of a client or employer.

For those seeking to be qualified to teach public relations ( CMNS 3700)

•experience engaging media on behalf of a client or employer, •experience developing and managing public relations campaigns, •professional experience managing public relations issues on behalf of a client or employer.

Membership and active participation in relevant professional associations is considered an asset.
Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 01/05/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should identify in their cover letter the courses for which they intend to be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to provide a professional portfolio ( PDF attachment or website link).
To ensure consideration, applications must be received online by January 19, 2024. We anticipate holding interviews in the first two weeks of February.
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 send original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume. Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11629

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Education and Training