Contract Faculty - Sport Science

Hourly: $55.60 to $121.63 per hour Per Three Credit Course: $8,431.
Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

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 Science and Technology, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

The Sport Science Department in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Douglas College is seeking contract instructors for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The successful candidate must be able to teach in-person at either of the two Douglas College Campuses, in New Westminster and Coquitlam.

We are actively seeking an instructor to teach SPSC 1103: Active Health; and SPSC 2231: Sport and Exercise Psychology. Ability to teach in other course areas would be an asset.

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!

As a contract instructor 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.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Masters degree in an applicable field required (PhD preferred)
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Expertise and experience in teaching movement education for future teachers

Applicants will be considered based on their expertise and experience and their post-secondary qualifications.

The Sport Science Department currently offers a 2-year Sport Science Diploma (with specializations in Health and Recreation or Kinesiology), a 4-year Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching Degree (with concentrations in Health Promotion or Kinesiology), a 2-year Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education and a 1-year Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology.

For additional program information, please see: www.douglascollege.ca/sportscience

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume, cover letter, transcripts/credentials and contact information for three references are submitted and received online.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of November 12, 2026.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the course(s) which you are applying to teach.

All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

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.