Sessional Faculty - COMP 1230, 2160, 2920 & 2230 - (02050.10641)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University seeks Sessional Faculty to teach various computing courses in the Winter 2025 semester. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in computing science and the ability to engage students in subjects like programming, data structures, and software architecture are encouraged to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of computer scientists in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach multiple computing courses.
• Prior university-level teaching experience preferred.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and conduct labs for undergraduate courses.
• Assess student assignments, tests, and examinations.
• Preference for candidates available on Saturdays.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate students

Fluency in English

Education

Master's degree in computing science or a closely related area

PhD in computing science or a closely related area

Job description

Sessional Faculty - COMP 1230, 2160, 2920 & 2230 - (02050.10641)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

14/11/2024

Closing Application Date

27/11/2024

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

6/1/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

30/4/2025

DUTIES

DUTIES:

The Department of Computing Science requires sessional instructor(s) to teach, on a contract basis, a variety of first-year, second year, and some selected upper-level courses in the Winter 2025 semester including introductory COMP 1230: Computer Programming courses (Java), COMP 2230: Data Structure and Algorithm, COMP 2920: Software Architecture & Design, COMP 2160: Mobile Applications Development, COMP 2680: Web Design, and COMP 4610 Advanced Database Systems. The ability to teach in several of these areas would be a definite asset. Other courses may be considered depending on the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the candidate(s).

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, conducting labs and seminars, and assessing student work such as assignments, tests, and examinations. All courses are pre-developed and offered regularly. Please note that some courses may be scheduled on Saturdays in addition to weekdays. Preference will be given to candidates with flexible availability, including Saturdays. Successful candidates may be offered a full sessional workload.

Thompson Rivers University ( www.tru.ca ) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution built on over 40 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. TRUs spectacular main campus is located in Kamloops, BC ( www.kamloops.ca ), a prosperous city located just a 4 hour drive from Vancouver, a 50 minute drive from Sun Peaks (the second-largest ski area in Canada), in the heart of the southern BC interior. Kamloops offers world class tourism and recreation, excellent cultural, social and economic opportunities, as well as over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in computing science or a closely related area is required.
• A PhD in computing science or a closely related area is preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate students is required.
• Prior university-level teaching experience in computing science and evidence of excellence in teaching (teaching dossier, teaching evaluations, etc.) is preferred.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

# of Hires Needed: 4

Pay Band

According to TRUFA Salary Schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, TRU encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Applicants are invited to identify themselves if they belong to any of the four designated groups.

Pay Band

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

Location

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Computing Science

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.