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Douglas College

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Coquitlam

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's degree (in-progress okay), a major in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS preferred, teaching experience, strong communication skills, and online platform proficiency.
  • You will teach, facilitate learning, evaluate student progress, plan activities, provide academic advice, and collaborate with TR Department members for quality instruction.

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree (in-progress considered) in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of one credential must have a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation or Leisure Studies.
  • A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is preferred.
  • Knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
  • a) Cultural diversity and ability to work with people of varying ages and abilities
  • b) The theories & constructs of health, the different dimensions of health, healthy lifestyles, theories and models of health behavior change.
  • Assets include:
  • 1. A range of teaching experiences with post-secondary experience and demonstrating a strong commitment to innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
  • 2. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work cooperatively in a team setting
  • 3. The ability to use online learning platforms is required even for in-person teaching.

Responsibilities

  • Faculty typically teach a range of academic and practicum/internship courses. As a faculty member, you will be required to instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in therapeutic recreation and other college level courses.
  • You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. A faculty member is also required to work collaboratively with all TR Department members.

FAQs

What is the location of the job?

The position is located in-person at the Coquitlam Campus of Douglas College.

What course will the contract faculty be teaching?

The contract faculty will be teaching THRT 1204 Principles and Practices of Health.

Is there a possibility for future contracts?

Yes, further contracts may be awarded in the future.

What are the qualifications required for this position?

Candidates need a Master’s degree (in-progress considered) in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field, along with a credential in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, or Leisure Studies.

Is a CTRS designation necessary for this position?

A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is preferred.

What teaching experience is desired for applicants?

A range of teaching experiences with post-secondary education and a strong commitment to innovative approaches to teaching and learning is desired.

Are there any benefits offered for this position?

Yes, the position offers competitive salaries, health and dental benefits, a defined-benefit pension plan, professional development funding, and access to fitness centres and classes.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include excellent communication, the ability to work cooperatively in a team setting, and proficiency in using online learning platforms, even for in-person teaching.

What is the nature of the Therapeutic Recreation Department at Douglas College?

The Department of Therapeutic Recreation is recognized as an innovative program leader with a strong academic and research-based curriculum, including opportunities for experiential learning in both Diploma and Bachelor degree programs.

What type of instructional responsibilities does the faculty member have?

Faculty members are responsible for instructing students, facilitating learning, evaluating student progress, planning and managing learning activities, providing academic advice, and collaborating with other department members.

Douglas College

Do what you love. Be good at it.

Education
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1970
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver. Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals. Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.