Instructional Support - (02056.281)

TRU; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a sessional faculty member - Educational Developer - to guide faculty in the effective use of Generative AI. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance digital pedagogy and improve curriculum design. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and has experience with large language models. This full-time position is located at the House of Learning, available until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience making pedagogical choices.
• Experience working with large language models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Guide faculty on the educational use of Generative AI.
• Collaborate with teams to co-lead digital pedagogical initiatives.
• Maintain expertise in AI pedagogy and ethics.

Skills

System Design

Classroom Experience

Learning Technology

Instructional Design

Adult Education

SCORM

LMS

Training & Development

Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Captivate

Curriculum Development

Web Accessibility

Education

Masters degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is seeking a sessional faculty member - Educational Developer - to guide faculty in the educational use and application of Generative AI. This role is a key part of the TRU Collaboratory, a joint initiative of the Library, the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), Learning Technology and Innovation (LT&I), and IT Services. The Collaboratory is both a virtual hub and a dedicated computer lab designed to help TRU faculty and staff explore the impact of Generative AI on teaching, research, administrative tasks, and academic integrity.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with CELT LT&I and Library teams to co-develop, co-lead, and assess initiatives that advance digital pedagogy and educational technology innovation.


• Guiding faculty in incorporating Generative AI strategies into their course and curriculum design including supporting faculty lectures and presentations.


• Co-creating essential digital literacy resources that align with the BC Post-Secondary Digital Literacy Framework promoting the responsible and ethical use of Generative AI tools with a strong focus on accessibility, academic integrity, and respecting Indigenous knowledge.


• Collaborating with the IT Services Generative AI Support Team to co-create relevant programming for TRU support staff and administrators.


• Maintaining expertise in the evolving landscape of AI pedagogy and ethics, coordinating evaluations to continuously improve the use of Generative AI in programs and contribute to broader university objectives.


• Efficiently managing the Collaboratory's physical space, ensuring a balanced schedule of instructional workshops, drop-in sessions, and support for specific faculty and departmental requirements.


• Collaborating with IT Services to oversee the Library Collaboratory, ensuring all available software is current, upgraded, and fully supports the instructional needs of those utilizing the space.

Requirements

• Masters degree in related field


• Three (3) years experience with making pedagogical choices


• Experience in working with large language models (LLMs)

Desired

• Knowledge of current theories and practices in adult education, particularly with respect to innovative pedagogies, learning outcomes, applied learning, online learning, and high impact practices in post-secondary teaching and learning.


• Demonstrable ability in coaching and mentoring others in both individual and group contexts.


• Ability to facilitate teaching and learning discussions and decision-making in a variety of learning spaces.


• Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary contexts.


• Potential to support faculty in demonstrating scholarly teaching practices.


• Ability to work respectfully and collegially with faculty, staff and management in face-to-face and digital environments.

Application Package

• Cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position


• Current curriculum vitae


• Description of experience working with Generative Artificial Intelligence (two pages max)


• For external candidates only: copy of academic degree(s) or official transcripts.

This position is full-time until the end of March 2026 and will be in person / located in the House of Learning at Thompson Rivers University.

Start Date: September 1 2025

End Date: March 31 2026

Key Skills

System Design, Classroom Experience, Learning Technology, Instructional Design, Adult Education, SCORM, LMS, Training & Development, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Captivate, Curriculum Development, Web Accessibility

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1