Contract Faculty - Therapeutic Recreation

Hourly: $60.81-$121.63/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $8431; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a contract faculty for the upcoming Winter academic term (January-April 2027) to teach THRT 1204 Principles and Practices of Health. Location of work is in-person at the Coquitlam Campus of Douglas College.

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

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The Department of Therapeutic Recreation is a unique program, recognized as an innovative program leader with a strong academic and research-based curriculum in addition to numerous opportunities for experiential learning throughout both the Diploma and Bachelor Degree programs. Graduates from both the Diploma and Degree programs are career ready or, if desired, some Degree graduates choose to continue onto Graduate level programs. The Department of Therapeutic Recreation currently prepares BTR students for eligibility to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Responsibilities:

Faculty typically teach a range of academic and practicum/internship courses. As a faculty member, you will be required to instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in therapeutic recreation courses. This posting is specifically to teach THRT 1204 Principles and Practices of Health: https://www.douglascollege.ca/course/thrt-1204

You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners, and maintain high-quality learner-centred instruction. A faculty member is also required to work collaboratively with all TR Department members.

Position Requirements:

- A Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field.
- A minimum of one credential must have a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, or Leisure Studies.
- Knowledge of cultural diversity and ability to work with people of varying ages and abilities.

- Knowledge and professional experience regarding the theories and constructs of health, different dimensions of health, healthy lifestyles, and theories/models of health behavior change.
- A range of teaching experiences, particularly at the post-secondary level, is an asset. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work cooperatively in a team setting.
- The ability to use online learning platforms is required, even for in-person teaching.

The position is open until filled. With the first review happening after November 6th 2026.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by November 6, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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.