Sessional - Faculty ARET 1612 - (02050.10972)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a sessional instructor for an engaging course on Structural Technology. This role involves guiding students through the principles of statical equilibrium and strength of materials, ensuring they grasp essential building code requirements. The instructor will be responsible for leading one seminar section, providing support outside class hours, and evaluating student performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the academic growth of aspiring engineers in a supportive and diverse environment. If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in civil engineering, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Building Technology or related fields.
• Teaching experience or assistant experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars for ARET 1612 Structural Technology 2.
• Mark assignments and quizzes, and hold office hours for student support.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Building Code Knowledge

Education

Civil or Building Technology Degree

Intern Architect Certification

Registered Architect

Professional Engineer

Job description

Sessional - Faculty ARET 1612 - (02050.10972)

Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 16/4/2025

Closing Application Date: 1/5/2025

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: 6/1/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable): 15/4/2026

DUTIES

ARET 1612 Structural Technology 2 (0,3,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

This course explores the concepts of statical equilibrium, strength of materials and related building code requirements as applied to basic structural and mechanical design problems. The course introduces force analysis of trusses and frames, centroids, moments of inertia, and shear force and bending moment diagrams. Students examine the stress and strain effects of axial, torsional, bending, and shear forces and calculate the deflections of beams and the effect of slenderness on columns. Students also learn fundamental concepts in Part 4 and Part 9 of the British Columbia Building Code.

The sessional instructor will be responsible for only one section of the seminar for this class. Class time is three hours per week. The instructor must also be available at predetermined times during the week to answer student questions outside of the scheduled class times. Marking of all seminar assignments and quizzes for the course, as well as periodic meetings with other ARET faculty is also required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be a Civil or Building Technologist, Intern Architect, Registered Architect, Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer. Some teaching experience or teaching assistant experience would be an asset.

Candidates are encouraged to apply for several or all sessional positions being offered in the ARET department for the fall and winter semesters.

Pay Band According to TRUFA Salary Schedule

Location: BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University - Faculty of Science - ARET

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 Color, 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 our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.