Sessional - Faculty- ADVG- various - (02050.11084)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is looking for part-time Sessional Faculty members for the Faculty of Adventure Studies. Ideal candidates should possess extensive outdoor and adventure guiding experience, and relevant qualifications. The position offers the opportunity to teach a variety of adventure-related courses from August 2025 to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Current first aid certification required.
• Current membership/industry certification at the instructor or examiner level required.

Responsibilities

• Teach field and classroom courses in the Adventure Studies department.
• Indicate interested courses in application.
• Join a team dedicated to leadership in adventure training.

Skills

Extensive professional outdoor experience

Adventure guiding application

Familiarity with TRU programs

Education

Relevant Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

18/6/2025

Closing Application Date

2/7/2025

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

Instructional Type

Vocational Non-Trades(max 640 hrs)

Anticipated Start Date

1/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

31/7/2026

DUTIES

The Faculty of Adventure Studies, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management invites applications for part-time Sessional Faculty members to fill a variety of positions for field and classroom courses in the Adventure Studies department for the upcoming school year.

The successful candidates will join a hard-working team dedicated to creating and maintaining TRU's leadership role in Canada's post-secondary adventure training. This position will be of interest to candidates with extensive experience in the appropriate sports.

Please ensure that you clearly indicate in your cover letter the courses that you are interested in.

Term of Employment:employment will occur on various dates during the period of August1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.

Dates of each course to be determined but will fall within the Fall, Winter and Summer semesters of 2025-2026.

ADVG 1010 The Adventure Tourism Industry

ADVG 1020 Wilderness Travel

ADVG 1110 Emergency Situation and SAR Management

ADVG1216 Trail Crew

ADVG 1276 Business & Marketing for Adventure Operations

ADVG1330 Backpacking

ADVG1340 Introduction to Paddle Sports

ADVG1350 Canoe Skills

ADVG 1510 Flatwater Canoe Instructor

ADVG 1530 Kayak 1

ADVG 1550 Ski 1

ADVG 1560 Ski Tour 1

ADVG 1570 Rock Climbing 1

ADVG 1600 SRT III

ADVG 2030 Wilderness First Aid

ADVG 2040 The Business of Adventure

ADVG 2060 Legal Liability and Risk Management

ADVG 2070 Ocean Surfing 1

ADVG2240 Top Rope Climbing Instructor

ADVG 2260 Ocean Surfing 2

ADVG 2270 Ocean Surfing 3

ADVG 2450 Alpine Ski Instructor

ADVG 2460 Swiftwater Rope Rescue

ADVG 2490 Kayak 2

ADVG2500 Rock Climbing 2 - Traditional

ADVG 2510Moving Water Canoe Instructor

ADVG 2530Kayak 3

ADVG 2540Senior River Kayak Instructor

ADVG 2570Ski Tour 2

ADVG 2640Sea Kayaking 1

ADVG 2650Sea Kayaking 2

ADVG 2652Sea Kayaking 3

ADVG 2660 Rafting 1

ADVG2680 IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician

ADVG 2730 SRT 4 Swiftwater Rescue Specialist

ADVG 2750Rafting 2

ADVG 2760 Ice Climbing

ADVG 2770Adventure Sports Photography

ADVG 2790 Ski Tour 3

ADVG 2800Rock Climbing 2

ADVG 2830Expedition Planning and Leadership

ADVG 2840Coastal Sail Cruising

ADVG 2850 Instructional Skills Workshop

ADVG 2900 Expedition 2

ADVG 2930 Rock Climbing 3

ADVG 2990 Expedition 1

ADVG 1330 - Backpacking

ADVG 1340 - Introduction to Paddle Sports

ADVG 1350 - Canoe Skills

ADVG 1360 - Introduction to Kayak Touring

ADVG 1362 - Introduction to Sea Kayaking

ADVG 1370 - Whitewater Kayaking Skills 1

ADVG 1372 - Whitewater Kayaking Skills 2

ADVG 1380 - Rock Climbing Skills 1

ADVG 1400 - Avalanche Safety Training 1

ADVG 1410 - Ski Touring Skills 1

ADVG 2210 - Climbing Gym Instructor Level 2

ADVG 2220 - Climbing Gym Instructor Level 3

ADVG 2230 - Guide Training Skiing - Mechanized

ADVG 2250 - Guide Training Skiing - Alpine Skills

ADVG 2330 - Alpine Ski Instructor 2

ADVG 2440 - Hiking Guide

ADVG 2470 - Freestyle Kayaking

ADVG 2520 - Canoe Trip Leader

ADVG 2560 - Nordic Ski Instructor 1

ADVG 2580 - Guide Training Skiing - Touring

ADVG 2590 - Guide Training - Rock

ADVG 2700 - Open Water Diver

ADVG 2710 - Advanced/Master Diver

ADVG 2780 - Sea Kayak 4

ADVG 2860 - Ski Guide

ADVG 2870 - Rock Guide

ADVG 2890 - Alpine Guide

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Diploma or professional qualifications (Bachelor's Degree preferred)

Extensive professional outdoor experience in various types of terrain and geographical locations

Extensive personal and profession experience within an adventure business and adventure guiding application

Familiarity with TRU programs and courses

Current membership/industry certification at the instructor or examiner level required

Current first aid certification required

Pay Band

$96.58 - $96.58 ( Sessional Faculty - Vocational non-trades (per hour) )

Location

BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

40

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Adventure Studies

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.