Sessional - Faculty- ESTR 0090 & ESTR 0380 - (02050.10690)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University invites qualified candidates for the position of Sessional Faculty in its Education Skills Training Program. The role involves teaching Workplace Math and Advanced Topics courses aimed at enhancing adult learners' career skills. Applicants should possess a relevant advanced degree and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or relevant Red Seal required.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in Adult Accessible Education preferred.
• Experience teaching diverse adult learners essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Workplace Math and Advanced Topics courses to adult students.
• Tailor course content to meet diverse student needs.
• Foster students' ability to succeed in their careers.

Skills

Teaching experience

Intercultural understanding

Empathy

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree or a Red Seal in a relevant field

Degree in Adult Accessible Education or similar field

Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma

Job description

Sessional - Faculty- ESTR 0090 & ESTR 0380 - (02050.10690)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

27/11/2024

Closing Application Date

10/12/2024

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

Instructional Type

Vocational Non-Trades(max 640 hrs)

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

4/4/2025

DUTIES

The University and Employment Preparation Department at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for sessional lecturer to teach the following course in the Education Skills Training Program (ESTR) in Winter 2025: ESTR 0090 Workplace Math); ESTR 0380 (Advanced Topics, Kitchen Assistant)

ESTR 0090 (Workplace Math, 44 hours, Mondays):Students develop the math skills required in a workplace environment. The course content is individualized to meet the needs of students, and related to their area of occupational skills training (kitchen, retail or automotive worker). The topics include measurement, fractions, percent, and money.

ESTR 0380 (Advanced Topics, Kitchen Assistant, 44 hours, Tuesdays):This course is intended for those students who have completed the core courses of the ESTR program and are continuing in one of the occupational skills training areas. Emphasis on topics that will enhance an individual's ability to keep a job and plan for long term career success will be emphasized. Students will learn what today's employers expect of their employees and how to behave to be able to meet these demands successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or a Red Seal in a relevant field required
• At least one degree in Adult Accessible Education or similar field required
• Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma or 5 years teaching experience required
• Experience teaching adults whose educational, social, cognitive, emotional and economic backgrounds are diverse, and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging required
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching required
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in Adult Accessible Education courses preferred
• Skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) preferred
• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) preferred
• Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred

Pay Band

$96.58 - $96.58 ( Sessional Faculty - Vocational non-trades (per hour) )

Location

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