Open Learning Faculty Member (Online): PLAR 2001: Introduction to Reflective Practice and PLAR [...]

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is looking for an Open Learning Faculty Member to teach online courses related to prior learning assessment. This role requires strong facilitation skills and experience in adult learning environments. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D/Ed.D and have a commitment to supporting student success. Responsibilities include delivering courses, maintaining student interactions, and updating educational materials.

Qualifications

• Ph.D/Ed.D in higher education or adult learning is required.
• Experience in facilitating learning in an online environment is essential.
• Understanding of PLAR at TRU is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses online by facilitating learning for students.
• Maintain regular contact with students and provide feedback.
• Update course materials as needed.

Skills

Distance Education

Effective Pedagogy

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Educational Technologies

Facilitation in Collaborative Online Environment

Adult Learning Principles

Education

Ph.D/Ed.D in Higher Education or Adult Learning

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Online): PLAR 2001: Introduction to Reflective Practice and PLAR Portfolio Building - (03062.234)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

26/5/2025

Closing Application Date

2/6/2025

OLFM Type

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

3/9/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Students will explore their prior learning from varied experiences through the lens of eight competencies. Students will consider their own personal learning philosophies and strategies to articulate and document their learning in a competency-based PLAR (prior learning and assessment recognition) portfolio.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Online) include but are not limited to:

• Delivering Courses in the Online Modality by actively facilitating learning for students in paced, cohort courses with specific start and end dates
• Providing instruction based on established core course materials
• Adding any necessary additional course material
• Updating course material as per the collective agreement
• Initiating, leading and managing learning activities and discussions
• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Marking all assignments, posting results and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results
• Responding to student queries as per the collective agreement

We anticipate up to 25 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D/Ed.D. in higher education or adult learning.Acombination of education, experience with PLAR, and recent scholarship in the prior learning assessment field may be considered.
• Recent scholarship in the field of prior learning assessment, adult learning theory or experiential learning.
• Recent academic experience in the subject area, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals.
• A deep understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of PLAR at TRU
• Active involvement in the PLAR academic community
• In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, the preferred candidates will have demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education.

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement:https://www.truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement_2019_2022.pdf

Pay Band

Location

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.