Faculty Coordinator - Institute of Urban Ecology

Faculty Coordinator - Institute of Urban Ecology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of June 28, 2024.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Institute of Urban Ecology

Posting Number

Posting Number 00629F

Location

Grade or Pay Level

Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $69,753-$111,776. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Coordinator

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Limited Term

Employment Type

Employment Type Part-Time

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Start Date

Start Date 09/01/2024

End Date

End Date 08/31/2025

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.

Work Arrangements

The Institute of Urban Ecology in the Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a Faculty Director. This limited-term faculty coordinator position will run from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with possible extension to August 31, 2027. The position carries a two-section time release for the 24/25 academic year. This position will require travel between the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.

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The Role

The Institute of Urban Ecology ( IUE ) is an operational unit within the Faculty of Science and Technology, responsible for a variety of programs that support environmental awareness and sustainability with an emphasis on the urban environment. Programs include, but are not limited to, research activities, outreach activities at community events, citizen science initiatives, and environmental outreach workshops with school partners throughout the Lower Mainland.

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Faculty Coordinator will lead the Institute in supporting and promoting all operations and activities.

Responsibilities

Job duties and tasks:

• Create new programs, content and opportunities to promote the mandate of the IUE .
• Proactively pursue grant opportunities in support of IUE activities.
• Coordinate research projects related to urban ecology with faculty, staff, students and external partners.
• Prepare reports and papers as needed to disseminate research results and report on IUE activities.
• Make presentations to promote urban ecology and the activities of the IUE at public events.
• Respond to public enquiries about IUE programs and activities.
• Oversee and ensure the scientific merit of IUE outreach and research programs and activities.
• Vet material created by the IUE Coordinator.
• Participates in various budgetary processes that affect the department.
• Ensure the accuracy of website content related to the IUE .
• Provide content expertise in ecological science for program activities.
• Support coordination and planning of IUE outreach activities and programs.
• Prepare annual reviews for the IUE and complete a comprehensive program review as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

The successful candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Masters Degree in an ecology-related discipline (PhD preferred)
• Teaching experience, preferably at the college or university level
• Field research experience
• Experience in writing grant applications and administering successful grants
• Ability to apply a fiscally-responsible approach to administration of IUE funds
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, staff, faculty and external partners
• Proven ability to problem solve day to day issues
• Able to work independently on projects
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, organize, plan and schedule, train and motivate and adjust to a changing environment

Link to Full Position Profile

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Open Date

Open Date 06/14/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of June 28, 2024.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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