Sessional - Faculty - ARET 2210 - (02050.10970)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate sessional instructor for a course in construction management and project leadership. This role involves delivering engaging lectures, guiding students through essential concepts of on-site management, safety, and project planning. The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching, including grading and providing support to students outside class hours. Join a diverse academic community committed to fostering inclusivity and excellence in education. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of construction professionals while contributing to a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management is essential.
• Teaching or teaching assistant experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching and marking for the course.
• Available for student questions outside of class times.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Leadership

On-site Management

Construction Safety

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Civil or Building Technologist

Intern Architect

Architect

Engineer in Training

Engineer

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - ARET 2210 - (02050.10970)

Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 24/4/2025

Closing Application Date: 8/5/2025

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: 1/9/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable): 19/12/2025

DUTIES

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

This course introduces the fundamental aspects of construction management and project leadership, including on-site management and inspection, construction safety, construction laws and labour relations, contract and construction administration, and the planning, scheduling and controlling of construction projects in a team environment. Students examine fundamental planning, scheduling, problem solving and decision-making in the context of construction work. Topics include facilities planning; Critical Path Method in project planning, scheduling, control and management functions; work evaluation techniques applied to job site planning and cost control; value engineering; staff and material resource allocation; time cost analysis and computer applications.

The sessional instructor will be entirely responsible for the teaching and marking 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. The sessional instructor is responsible for marking of all assignments, quizzes and exams for the course. Regular meetings with other ARET faculty are also required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be a Civil or Building Technologist, Intern Architect, Architect, Engineer in Training or Engineer with experience in construction management. 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.

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

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.