Sessional - Faculty - GEOG 1000-L01/L06, L02, L03, L04, & L05 - (02050.11098)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional instructor for GEOG 1000L to oversee laboratory sections in the Fall 2025 semester. The role includes curriculum development, training TAs, and engaging in the study of Earth system science through hands-on laboratory and field experiences.

Qualifications

• PhD or relevant Master’s degrees required with professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and revise lab curriculum for GEOG 1000L.
• Train and supervise Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Teaching Ability

Data Analysis

Education

PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or similar

Relevant Master's Degree

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - GEOG 1000-L01/L06, L02, L03, L04, & L05 - (02050.11098)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

26/6/2025

Closing Application Date

10/7/2025

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)

20/12/2025

DUTIES

The Department of Environment, Culture and Society (ECS) is seeking a sessional instructor to over the laboratory sections of GEOG 1000L Planet Earth – An Introduction to Earth System Science in the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will adopt and revise a lab curriculum, will train, occasionally observe, and supervise the Teaching Assistants (TAs) who will deliver the lab curriculum associated to this course. Course materials, including power point slides, assignments, are available to support the successful candidate. In person weekly meetings with teaching assistants are according to instructor and teaching assistant availability.This contract represents 2.5 workload credits.

The course description is as follows:

Students examine the interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere as well as the impact that human activity and sustainable practices have on these interactions. Course content focuses on the interaction between landscape and the occurrence, distribution and movement of water. Topics include landslides, glaciers, rivers, soils, drought, flooding, wildfires, ground water and the impact of human activity on these phenomena. Through laboratory and field experiences, students will be introduced to tools and techniques used in the study of Earth processes including GIS.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or discipline sharing similar quantitative data analysis methods required; PhD candidates and/or relevant Master’s Degrees with professional experience that contributes to engaged scholarly teaching will be considered.

Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the area of specialization.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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 Arts -> Environment, Culture & Society

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.