Sessional - Faculty - ECED 2200 - (02050.10826)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University seeks a sessional faculty member for ECED 2200: Practicum 3 to teach and support students at their Williams Lake campus. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in education, relevant teaching experience, and skills in curriculum development. This position offers competitive pay per credit and values diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with young children and educators.
• Knowledge of BC’s Early Learning Framework.
• Relevant teaching experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Teach ECED 2200: Practicum 3 – Demonstration Practicum.
• Liaise with community educators regarding student progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Intercultural understanding

Empathy

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in education or relevant field

Equivalent qualifications/experience

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - ECED 2200 - (02050.10826)

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Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external applicants.

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 13/2/2025

Closing Application Date: 27/2/2025

Applications will be reviewed starting from the closing date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type: Academic/Career (max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date: 5/5/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable): 22/8/2025

DUTIES

TRU’s Williams Lake campus is located approximately three hours northwest of Kamloops, in the scenic Cariboo region, on T’exelcemc territory within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.

The campus community offers a quiet, affordable lifestyle with amenities of larger centers and four seasons of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling.

Thompson Rivers University seeks a sessional faculty member to teach ECED 2200: Practicum 3 – Demonstration Practicum (3 credits) in Williams Lake.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have successful experience collaborating with ECE faculty and supporting students in practical and community-based settings, including liaising with community educators regarding student progress.

Required qualifications include:

• A master’s degree in education or a relevant field, or equivalent qualifications/experience, such as a Master of Arts plus five years of professional experience related to the teaching area.
• Five years of experience working with young children, educators, families, and early years professionals, with knowledge of BC’s Early Learning Framework, professional competencies for BC ECE certification, and current issues in early childhood education.
• Relevant teaching experience in early childhood education programs for 3–5-year-olds.
• Knowledge of pedagogical narrations, innovative programs, and Indigenous teaching methods (TRC CA 62).
• Skills in intercultural understanding, empathy, and curriculum development (TRC CA 10).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience teaching in post-secondary institutions.

Pay Band

$2,575.50 (per credit)

Location

Williams Lake, BC

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University - Williams Lake Campus - Williams Lake School of Education and Social Work

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

TRU is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, Black and People of Color, persons with disabilities, and those of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

NOTE: For more information about TRU or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake, visit our Careers website. External candidates invited for an interview must bring transcripts.