Faculty Coordinator - ELLA Department

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location:

New Westminster Campus
Salary Range:
In accordance with 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 Language, Literature and Performing Arts, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

Do what you love. Be good t'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

The Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts (LLPA) is seeking one co-coordinator for the ELLA Department. The position takes effect on August 17, 2026 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension for an additional two years. There are 2 sections of time release available for the academic year.

Reporting to the Dean of LLPA, the two ELLA co-coordinators provide joint leadership to the ELLA Department by working together to facilitate its operation; ensure effective planning, development and delivery of courses and immersion programs; work collaboratively with Douglas International; and represent the Department in the Faculty, the College, and the community.

The successful applicant will work with colleagues in ELLA and across LLPA, and liaise with Enrolment Services Staff, Douglas International, the Dean's Office, the TESL Coordinator, and other College units as needed. The co-coordinators will share the following responsibilities:

• Convene and chair department meetings
• Attend and participate in FEC and DAC meetings
• Ensure timely communication with the Dean's Office, the department, and external parties
• Oversee the allocation and scheduling of faculty work, as delegated by the Dean
• Ensure the smooth running of immersion programs
• Contribute to elements of immersion programs other than ELLA instruction (relating to sociocultural activities, labs, etc.), as required
• Address emergent concerns, when required and in compliance with the College Agreement and College policy

The successful candidate will be a current regular ELLA faculty member with at least two (2) years of FTE service. The successful applicant will have the following:

• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with relevant College policies, procedures and Collective Agreements

Previous successful experience coordinating programs, projects or activities in a leadership role will be considered an asset.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by June 22, 2026 . Please ensure that your application materials explain how your education and experience qualify you for this position.

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.