Contract Faculty - Stage Management

Location New Westminster Campus

Salary Range

Hourly: $60.81-$121.63/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $8,431; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about the arts and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in stage management, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
  
  

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What It Takes

The Stagecraft and Event Technology Program in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach Stage Management.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Teach Stage Management course(s) to students in the Stagecraft and Event Technology Diploma program;
• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities, and maintain quality learner-centred instruction;
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and achievement;
• Work collaboratively and collegially with Stagecraft Staff and Faculty;
• Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity; and
• Hold regular office hours for students.
  
  

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree ( MFA or equivalent preferred) in an area relevant to Stage Management;
• A record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Demonstrated experience in live theatre production;
• A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse learners;
• Strong connections with the local theatre community;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and self-directedness;
• Awareness of Indigenization and Reconciliation practices in post-secondary institutions and/or performing arts pedagogy;
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
  
  

Additional Information

The Stagecraft and Event Technology Program in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach Stage Management.

We anticipate one section of STGE 1220 Stage Management (1 credit, 5 weeks) will be available in the Winter semester 2027. This five week course is anticipated to begin on February 8, 2027.