Sessional - Faculty (ECED 2440) - (02050.11072)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member to teach the ECED 2440 course on working with families in Kamloops. The position requires a master's degree in early childhood education and strong experience in early years programs. Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with young children and families in early years programs.
• Expertise in early years curriculum and innovative program development.
• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach ECED 2440: Working with Families in Kamloops.
• Examine personal experiences and their impact on professional interactions.
• Explore strategies for building relationships and communicating effectively with families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in ECE or relevant field

Job description

Sessional - Faculty (ECED 2440) - (02050.11072)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

6/6/2025

Closing Application Date

20/6/2025

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

3/9/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

31/10/2025

DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach ECED 2440: Working with Families (3 credits) in Kamloops.

A strong, reciprocal and respectful relationship between families and educators is a critical component of quality early childhood education programs. The impact of personal experiences on professional interactions are examined within the context of understanding diverse family structures and contemporary issues. Interpersonal communication strategies for building relationships, problem solving, and conflict resolution with families are explored, and a variety of strategies to share information with families are reviewed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• A master’s degree in ECE or relevant field is required. For example, a relevant field could include Education, Childhood Studies, Child and Youth Care, or Curriculum Studies for example.
• Evidence of a minimum of three years of knowledge and experience working with young children and families in a licensed early years program or primary classroom (birth to 8 years old).
• Demonstrated knowledge of early years curriculum including pedagogical narrations and working with current early learning frameworks to develop innovative programs for young children.
• Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 63)
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62)
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism and social justice in education.

Preferred:

• Three years of successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions
• Active participation in ongoing research and / or community activities that contribute to and expand opportunities for students within the ECE program.
• Experience implementing curriculum and thinking with reconceptualist theories and curriculum

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 Education and Social Work -> Education

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.