Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): ACCT 2281: Accounting Software Systems - (03027.592)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking an Open Learning Faculty Member for a course in Accounting Software Systems. The role involves teaching and facilitating students’ learning experiences online. Candidates should possess a Doctorate or Master's in the relevant field, proven course facilitation skills, and familiarity with educational technologies. The position is part-time with a commitment of 50% TAP.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's in accounting/taxation plus teaching experience.
• Proficient in educational technology and online facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide students in academic studies.
• Maintain regular contact and respond to student queries.
• Mark assignments and provide feedback.

Skills

Course facilitation skills

Knowledge of effective pedagogy

Engagement in professional/business organizations

Experience in educational technologies

Education

Doctorate degree or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation

Canadian CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): ACCT 2281: Accounting Software Systems - (03027.592)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

23/6/2025

Closing Application Date

30/6/2025

OLFM Type

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

1/9/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Students learn to maintain the financial records of a small business using an accounting software package. Topics include an introduction; accounts payable; accounts receivable; payables and receivables setup; payroll journal and setup; inventory transactions; orders, quotes and deposits; currencies and remittances; project allocations; reconciliations and deposits; and comprehensive setup.

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 include but are not limited to:

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
• Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 50 - 60 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

• A Doctorate degree with a specialization in the course subject area, Master’s degree with a specialization in accounting or taxation may be considered if the candidate has substantial teaching experience.
• Excellentrecord of on-going research and/or teaching scholarship in the course subject area,with three or more peer-reviewed quality scholarly publications in the areaduring the past six years; a minimum of one if received PhD degree within the past three years.
• Canadian CPA designation is preferred.
• Active engagementin professional/businessorganizations related to the subject areais an asset.
• Proven course facilitation skills in a face-to-face or distance delivery environment, including the ability to respond quickly, accurately, and cordially to student questions.
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems

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://truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement-2022-2025- TRU-TRUOLFA.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.