Faculty Coordinator - Disability and Applied Community Studies

Douglas College

$71K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in a related human service field.
  • Strong collaborative skills with a transparent approach.
  • Ability to manage shifting priorities and daily operational demands.
  • Responsiveness to diverse student issues and concerns.
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • No conflict of commitment as per Conflict of Interest Policy (A02).

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the practicum placement process for students.
  • Collaborate with co-coordinator on course scheduling and workload distribution.
  • Define specific roles and responsibilities of co-coordinators.
  • Regularly hold campus or online meetings for student support.
  • Review and sign faculty PD/Vacation forms annually.
  • Organize and document faculty meetings, ensuring task completion.
  • Oversee course development and governance processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work opportunity between on-campus and remote.
  • Supportive academic environment fostering innovation.
  • Possibility of position extension beyond initial one-year term.
  • Collaboration with dedicated faculty and staff.
  • Engagement in community-focused educational programs.
Full Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range
$71,846 - $115,129 annually. 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
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 at the Faculty of Applied Community Studies, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHAT IT TAKES
As a Co-Coordinator, you will share the planning, organizing, and managing of the administrative and operational aspects of the programs in the DACS Department.

The general responsibilities include the following:
1) Facilitate the practicum placement process; support the Program Advisor with preparation and confirmation of student placements in the program.
2) Work alongside the DACS Co-coordinator responsible for workload and course scheduling, ensuring fairness and equitable distribution of teaching; complete paperwork attached to the process.
3) Work with Co-coordinator to delineate expectations of each co-coordinator's specific roles and responsibilities.
4) Provide a regular schedule of on campus or online meeting times for academic advice and inquiries for students.
5) Gather, review and sign the annual PD/Vacation forms from faculty members.
6) Convene meetings of dept. faculty and ensure distribution of minutes; monitor task completion.
7) Course Development - Curriculum oversight - inputting and shepherding through governance system. This includes overseeing transfer credit - block and individual.
8) Completing Annual Program Review and a Comprehensive Program Review.
9) Engage faculty colleagues, encouraging them to participate in the running of the program and other related activities.
10) Respond to information inquiries about the program; attend and facilitate information sessions.
11) Along with the FACS Front Desk, organize the Program Advisory Committee & recruitment of committee members.
12) Attend monthly meetings related to the Faculty, including FEC and Coordinators.
13) Work with Faculty Administration in attending to policies, procedures, and process specific to the DACS program.
14) Establish good working relationships with staff, faculty, students, administration ensuring good communication.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A Master's or PhD degree in a related human service field.
2. Ability to work and collaborate in the spirit of transparency and disclosure.
3. Ability to work with Co-coordinator to manage shifting priorities and various program demands in the day-to-day operations of the program.
4. Responsiveness to student issues, concerns, and inquiries, with attention to diversity, equity, and accessibility.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including being able to solve problems and resolve conflict including providing constructive feedback.
6. Must not have a conflict of commitment - refer to Conflict of Interest Policy (A02).

Additional Information
The Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking Coordinator(s) for the Disability and Classroom Support program ( DACS ).

These 2 positions each have a 3-section time release.

This position takes effect September 1, 2026 for an initial one-year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years.

Posting Number 00752F

Position Type Faculty - Coordinator

Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Disability and Applied Community Studies

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2026

End Date 08/31/2027

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/04/2026

Close Date 05/19/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 19, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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