Sessional - Faculty (ENGL 0600) - (02050.10953)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a sessional lecturer for an engaging course aimed at enhancing students' writing and analytical skills. This role involves teaching a diverse group of learners, fostering an inclusive environment, and preparing students for academic challenges. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the academic growth of students while promoting intercultural understanding and respect. If you are passionate about education and committed to diversity, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with teaching experience in ABE.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGL 0600, focusing on writing and analytical skills.
• Prepare students for academic composition demands.

Skills

Scholarly Teaching

Intercultural Understanding

Empathy

Curriculum Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Relevant Field

Degree in English or Related Discipline

Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma

Job description

Sessional - Faculty (ENGL 0600) - (02050.10953)

Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 4/4/2025

Closing Application Date: 22/4/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type: Academic Access (max 546 hrs)

Anticipated Start Date: 5/5/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable): 20/6/2025

DUTIES

The University and Employment Preparation Department at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach a section of the following course in Summer 2025: MATH 0510 (Advanced Algebra).

Course description: ENGL 0600 is a Provincial Level (Grade 12 equivalency) course which prepares students for the demands of compositions required in academic courses. It provides for further development of writing and thinking skills begun in earlier levels. Students work with a variety of rhetorical models for essay development. Also included is a critical analysis of selected works of prose and poetry.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in a relevant field required
2. At least one degree in English or a closely related discipline required
3. Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma or 5 years teaching experience in ABE required
4. Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching required
5. Experience teaching students whose educational, social and economic backgrounds are diverse, and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging required
6. Experience teaching ABE preferred
7. Course work or study in Indigenous literature preferred
8. Skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) preferred
9. Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) preferred
10. Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred

Pay Band: $113.21 - $113.21 (Sessional Faculty - Academic Access Programs (per hour))

# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> University and Employment Preparation

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 our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.