Contract Faculty -Early Childhood Education

Hourly: $60.81-$121.63/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 Applied Community Studies, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

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 Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring contract faculty instructors. You will instruct students in the Department of Early Childhood Education. The Department offers a two-year diploma program that prepares students for basic ECE certification as well as certification as a Special Needs Educator. Students may also complete a post-diploma citation in Infant-Toddler Care.

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. Further contracts may be awarded in the future.

To be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• A Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated ability or strong desire to teach applied knowledge and skills related to ECE to post-secondary students.

• Extensive direct working experience with young children (equivalent to at least 5 years of full-time service; on-call or volunteer positions not included) in childcare settings, preferably in Canada. Some supervisory experience would be an asset.

• Experience and demonstrated ability to supervise practicum students are strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning, including experience with online-based platforms.

• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Ability to teach across program areas and in both in-person and online delivery formats.

• Eligibility for, or possession of, a valid provincial Early Childhood Education (ECE) license to practice in Canada, or previous licensure at the provincial level.

• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing, and experience working with Indigenous communities, is considered an asset.

The Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring contract faculty instructors.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 9, 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.