Regular Probationary Faculty - New Westminster, Canada - Douglas College

Douglas College

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New Westminster, Canada

3 days ago

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Description

Work Arrangements

The Earth & Environmental Sciences Department in the Faculty of Science & Technology at Douglas College is seeking a probationary regular instructor for the academic year. This position may be up to fulltime (100%), and may include teaching in Fall, Winter and Summer semesters.
Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
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 Earth & Environmental Sciences Department offers an Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Science, an Associate of Science Degree in Earth & Environmental Science, a Diploma in Geological Resources, as well as a broad range of first

- and second-year university transfer courses with an emphasis on Environmental Science or Earth Science (Geology). For additional program information, please refer to the Douglas College Earth & Environmental Sciences
website.

The department is seeking an excellent instructor who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, enjoys fieldwork, and is interested in participating in curriculum and program development.
Responsibilities
As a faculty member in the Earth & Environmental Sciences Department 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 learnercentered instruction. You will plan and participate in field trips and field schools that may require overnight travel (up to two weeks) and camping.
You will also be expected to attend meetings, participate in faculty and collegewide committees and engage in ongoing professional development.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
1. MSc. in the Geological Sciences or equivalent degree in science, environmental science, or applied science;
2. Teaching experience at college or university level;
3. Experience in the mineral exploration and/or mining industries and fieldwork;
4. Ability to teach structural geology and exploration and mining classes at a secondyear level;
5. Interest in mentoring students entering Earth and Environmental Sciencerelated industries;
6. Ability to work cooperatively as part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and to contribute positively to the college community.
Applicants will be considered for this position based upon their experience, qualifications and availability. Applicants must be capable and willing to work in the lecture room, laboratory, and rugged outdoor geologic field school environment.