Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range Salary band 14 (Minimum – $111,289, Control Point – $148,385, Maximum – $170,643) Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances
The Opportunity Under the direction of the Dean, Applied Community Studies (ACS), the Associate Dean provides day-to-day leadership for the credit and non-credit programs in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies. The Associate Dean coordinates with faculty, staff and administration on planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty. This position oversees scheduling and work assignments, is responsible for ensuring quality standards, handles complaints, grievances and appeals and performs other duties as required across the College
WHO WE ARE 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.
WHAT WE OFFER 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 funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• A graduate degree in a field relevant to Applied Community Studies from an accredited post-secondary institution (PhD preferred);
• A minimum of five years recent teaching experience in a post-secondary institution and/or three years of administrative experience, in a post-secondary institution or other organizations relevant to the Faculty of Applied Community Studies;
• Ability to meet the qualified to teach determination in at least one department or program within the College;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building capabilities including the ability to foster team work and facilitate collaborative working relationships; mediation skills; and the ability to build consensus among diverse community partners.

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Additional Information

• This regular full-time position is available January 5, 2026
• Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Travel between Douglas College’s locations as required
• Travel for business may be required on occasion

Posting Number 02639SA
Position Title Associate Dean - Applied Community Studies
Anticipated Start Date 01/05/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply

Open Date 10/08/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Minimum Number of References
Equity Statement

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.

Important Note Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 22, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.