Sessional - Faculty - JUST 1140-01, JUST 2450-02, & JUST 2510-01 - (02050.11091)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking Sessional Faculty for its Police and Justice Program. The roles involve teaching courses that cover interpersonal communication, police skills, and an introduction to policing in Canada. Ideal candidates should possess substantial academic and practical experience in policing or a related field.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 15 years operational experience in Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety.
• 5 years of delivering sessional training to operational staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Police and Justice Program including JUST 1140, JUST 2450, and JUST 2510.
• Provide students with foundational knowledge on policing and practical skills.
• Engage in hands-on training for verbal communication and physical skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - JUST 1140-01, JUST 2450-02, & JUST 2510-01 - (02050.11091)

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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 seeks instructors to teach a number of courses in the Police and Justice Program as follows:

JUST 1140 Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice

Students analyze elements of human behaviour from the criminal justice perspective. Students examine four fundamental themes: the importance of self-awareness in developing effective communication in a team-based environment; the development and enhancement of critical communication and conflict resolution skills; elements of psychological distress and dysfunction as well as support strategies for people in crisis; and aspects relating to a justice-related career including mental health, harassment, and multicultural issues.

JUST 2450 Police Skills

Building on verbal communication skills developed in previous courses, students practice the use of force techniques. Students engage in hand-to-hand self-defense training, including handcuffing techniques, pressure points and control tactics, defensive baton techniques, and subject control techniques. In this physically intensive course, students gain hands-on practical experience.

JUST 2510 Introduction to Policing

The objective of this course is to provide the foundation for students on policing in Canada, from the principles of Sir Robert Peel to policing in the present. Students explore navigating the Criminal Code, identify offences, prepare reports on criminals, learn about Community Policing principles, and discover various departments within police organizations. Students also participate in crime scene investigations, including the taking of fingerprints, the collection of evidence, and recording information in their police notebooks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree (preferred) or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of 15 years operational experience in a Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety environment.

Extensive (more than 15 years) of operational experience in a Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety environment, that includes a minimum of 5 years of delivering sessional like in-service training experience to operational staff, may be given consideration.

Experience or certifications towards instruction of current Public Safety officers would be beneficial.

Evidence of an interest in continuous learning in the field of expertise.

Pay Band

$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

3

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.