Sessional - Faculty - EDPR 4100 - (02050.11068)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University seeks Sessional Faculty members to supervise teacher candidates in practica for courses starting September 2025. Candidates must possess a Master of Education and extensive K-12 teaching experience. This role emphasizes mentorship and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent K-12 teaching experience.
• Minimum of three years full-time teaching in K-12.
• Experience mentoring student teachers and leadership experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teacher candidates in practica settings.
• Provide feedback, support, and participate in meetings.
• Conduct pre- and post-practicum meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Indigenous knowledge integration

Intercultural understanding

Culturally appropriate curricula

Education

Master of Education or equivalent

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - EDPR 4100 - (02050.11068)

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Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external applicants.

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 4/6/2025

Closing Application Date: 17/6/2025

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

Instructional Type: Academic/Career (max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date: 18/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable): 3/10/2025

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Thompson Rivers University is seeking sessional faculty members to serve as Faculty Mentors in courses involving practica, specifically for September 2025. Positions are available across multiple locations.

The Faculty Mentors will supervise teacher candidates in practica settings, working with Teacher Mentors and providing feedback, support, and participating in meetings. Responsibilities include pre- and post-practicum meetings.

Locations:

Faculty Mentors will work within one or more of the following regions:

• Qualifications include a Master of Education or equivalent, recent K-12 teaching experience, and a minimum of three years of full-time teaching in K-12.
• Experience mentoring student teachers and leadership experience are assets.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Experience in Indigenous knowledge integration, intercultural understanding, and culturally appropriate curricula is required.

Pay Band:

$2,575.50 per credit, total for the position.

Location:

BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed:

4

Organizational Unit:

Thompson Rivers University - Faculty of Education and Social Work - Education

Diversity and Inclusion:

TRU is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, prioritizing 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 interviews should bring transcripts.