Sessional - Faculty - (02050.10452)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University invites applications for sessional faculty in the Department of Communication and Visual Arts for the Fall 2024 semester. Qualified candidates are sought to teach various courses, including Mass Communication and Advanced Professional Communication, with teaching contingent on enrolment and funding.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required except in specific cases.
• Master's degree minimum for several courses.
• Master's degree plus journalism experience for Journalism courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Communication, Speech, and Journalism for Fall 2024 semester.
• Course delivery on campus in Kamloops.
• Assignments subject to successful course enrolment and funding.

Education

Terminal degree in Communication or a closely related discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Master's degree plus significant journalism experience

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

29/8/2024

Closing Application Date

3/9/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date

3/9/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

14/12/2024

DUTIES

The Department of Communication and Visual Arts seeks qualified candidates to teach the following courses in Communication, Speech, and Journalism for the Fall 2024 semester. All teaching assignments are subject to successful course enrolment and funding support. Course delivery will be on campus in Kamloops.

CMNS 2160: Mass Communication

CMNS 2850: Advanced Occupational Writing for ARET

CMNS 3240:Advanced Professional Communication

JOUR 2200: Introduction to Reporting Skills and Techniques

JOUR 3030: Newswriting

SPEE 1500:Speech Communications

CMNS 4530:Organizational Communication

QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal degree in Communication or a closely related discipline required, except in the following cases.

A master’s degree in a related field is the minimum qualification required for the following:

CMNS 1290 CMNS 1810 CMNS 2500

CMNS 1300 CMNS 1850 CMNS 2750

CMNS 1310 CMNS 1980 CMNS 2840

CMNS 1500 CMNS 2290 CMNS 2850

CMNS1750 CMNS 2300 CMNS 3240

A master’s degree plus significant journalism experience is the minimum qualification required for all Journalism courses.

Pay Band

$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

7

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Arts -> Communication & Visual Arts

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.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.