Sessional - Faculty - Physics - (02050.10425)

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

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University seeks a Sessional Faculty in Physics to deliver engaging lectures in Astronomy while ensuring academic integrity in student assessments. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Astronomy and has relevant teaching experience, keen to foster student engagement at the Kamloops campus.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Astronomy or related field required.
• Experience teaching astronomy at a Canadian University required.
• Must be located in Kamloops and willing to teach evening courses.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Deliver lectures in Astronomy.
• Grade problem sets, quizzes, midterms, and final exams.

Skills

Teaching

Student Engagement

Academic Integrity

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy

M.Sc. in Astronomy

Job description

Sessional - Faculty - Physics - (02050.10425)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

20/8/2024

Closing Application Date

26/8/2024

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

5/9/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

18/12/2024

DUTIES

The successful candidate will create and maintain a positive learning environment and deliver lectures in Astronomy. The successful candidate will also: provide and grade as required problem sets, quizzes, midterms and final exam and deal with academic integrity issues.

The workload is subject to enrollment and budgetary constraints.

To apply for, please include the following in a single PDF (CV):

A Cover letter – in this letter highlight your ability to engage students and your experience with the subject matter (Astronomy).

Your curriculum vitae (resume). Please limit publications to the last 5 years.

A Teaching Portfolio – Share with us your passion for teaching by sharing a short philosophy statement, techniques you use to foster student engagement, and course evaluations from previous teaching experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in astronomy or related field with experience teaching astronomy at a Canadian University, or M.Sc. in astronomy or related degree with extensive experience teaching astronomy at the secondary level at a Canadian University are required. Applicants must be documented to work in Canada. Applicants must be located in Kamloops and willing to teach evening course.

The successful candidate must be able to deliver content at the Kamloops Campus.

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 Science -> Physical Sciences - Physics

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.