Sessional - Faculty - GEOG 2220-01 - (02050.11097)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional instructor in Geography for Fall 2025. The instructor will teach GEOG 2220, providing insights into Canada's regional geography through comprehensive lectures and culturally rich case studies. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD or relevant Master’s and demonstrate teaching prowess, contributing to enriching students' geographical understanding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in specialization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person lectures for GEOG 2220 The Regional Geography of Canada.
• Utilize course materials such as textbooks and PowerPoint slides.

Skills

Teaching Ability

Expertise in Geography

Education

PhD in Geography

Master’s Degree with professional experience

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - GEOG 2220-01 - (02050.11097)

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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 teach GEOG 2220 The Regional Geography of Canada in the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will deliver the in-person lecture for this course. Course materials - textbook and power point slide - are available to support the successful candidate. The teaching schedule of this course is Mondays & Thursdays 1-2:15pm.

The course description is as follows:

Students explore the emergence of Canada as a distinct space through the organizing concept of the region, which inherently integrates physical geography, human-nature interactions, and cross cultural interactions. The emergence of new cultural, political, economic, and ecological environments is introduced through survey lectures and further analyzed through region-specific case studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or closely related field; 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.