Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): GEOG 2231: Geography of British Columbia - (03027.591)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University seeks an Open Learning Faculty Member for the course GEOG 2231: Geography of British Columbia. This role involves engaging and supporting students, marking assignments, and utilizing current educational technologies. Suitable candidates should hold a PhD in Human Geography or related fields, showcasing strong communication skills and experience in online education.

Qualifications

• PhD in Human Geography or relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated ability in distance education.
• Experience using educational technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Marking assignments and providing feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular contact with students.
• Managing administrative responsibilities related to course delivery.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Distance Education Skills

Current Educational Technologies

Education

PhD in Human Geography or closely related discipline

Master’s Degree with relevant professional experience

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): GEOG 2231: Geography of British Columbia - (03027.591)

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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

This course uses the concepts and methods of regional geography to explore the character of British Columbia, through study of the province's diverse physical and human landscapes. Students focus on geographic patterns and on the interaction of physiography, climate, settlement, resource utilization, and economic activity. Students also examine how the province fits into a variety of regional settings: the Pacific Northwest, Canada, North America, and the Pacific Rim.

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 (Web) 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 45 - 55 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

• PhD in Human Geography or closely related discipline required. PhD candidates and applicants with Master’s Degrees with accumulated professional experience that contributes to engaged scholarly teaching, demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the fields of regional geographic studies, specifically BC and Yukon, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals may be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills and abilities in distance education.
• Experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems would be an asset.

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.