Regular Probationary Faculty - Vision and Hearing Technologies

Job Opportunity
Position:
Regular Probationary Instructor – Vision and Hearing Technologies

Location:

Coquitlam Campus, Vancouver Island, Canada

Salary Range: $71,846 – $115,129 per annum (faculty salary scale based on education, certification and experience).

The Opportunity
The Opticianry Program at Douglas College invites applications for a regular probationary instructor. This two‑year Diploma Program equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience required to become licensed Opticians.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver course content and learning activities in college courses.

• Facilitate student learning, provide academic advice and maintain quality learner‑centered instruction.

• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.

• Develop and maintain curriculum and instructional materials.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the program’s teaching and learning objectives.

Qualifications

Current licence as an Optician/Contact Lens Fitter in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, with certification in Automated Refraction.

Experience teaching in clinical, classroom and/or laboratory settings in an Opticianry‑related program or equivalent.

At least five years of current, broad clinical experience with a sound foundation in Opticianry.

Curriculum development and maintenance experience/expertise.

Effective interpersonal skills, initiative and creativity.

Self‑directedness, strong work ethic and excellent writing ability.

Adept at collaborating and contributing effectively to team activities.

Satisfactory current references.

Benefits

Transit‑accessible campus and a hybrid work arrangement for eligible positions.

Competitive salary and defined‑benefit pension plan.

Excellent health and dental benefits.

Professional development funding.

Access to fitness centres and classes.

Additional Information
Starting semester:
Fall 2026. Primary place of work:
Coquitlam campus. Workload will be assigned annually based on available sections. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants are required to provide a criminal records check. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. All interviewees must provide original sealed transcripts for the educational credentials noted on their resumes.

EEO Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all individuals to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, such as Indigenous Peoples, racialised or people of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, people 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.

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