Regular Probationary Faculty - Vision and Hearing Technologies

Salary Range

$71,846.00 – $ per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale based on education, professional certification, and experience, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Coquitlam Campus.

The Opticianry Program at Douglas College invites applications for a regular probationary instructor. This two-year Diploma Program provides students with the experience and skills needed to become licensed Opticians.

• Instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in college courses.
• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources.
• Provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner‑centered instruction.

• A current license as an Optician/Contact Lens Fitter in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, certified in Automated Refraction.
• Experience teaching in clinical, classroom, and/or laboratory settings in an opticianry‑related program or equivalent.
• At least five years of broad and current clinical experience with a sound foundation in opticianry.
• Curriculum development, maintenance experience, or expertise.
• Effective interpersonal skills, initiative, and creativity.
• Self‑directedness, strong work ethic, and excellent writing ability.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to team activities.
• Current satisfactory references.

The position is a regular probationary instructor beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam campus. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

• 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 funding
• Access to fitness centres and classes