Sessional - Faculty

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

10/2/2022

Closing Application Date

15/2/2022

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

15/2/2022

Position End Date (If Applicable)

22/4/2022

DUTIES

Thompson Rivers University –The Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Program in the Faculty of Education and Social Work invites applications for sessional faculty members to supervise teacher candidates in the role of Faculty Mentor for the courses EDTE 3430, 3440, 3450 (runs as one consecutive course). Locations*: Whistler, Nelson, Cowichan Valley, Merritt, Revelstoke, and Kitimat.

• Preference will be given to applicants residing in the areas listed above.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty Mentors work with Teacher Mentors and Teacher Candidates in practica settings to facilitate communication and professional growth. Individuals assist with problem-solving, observe students’ teaching and provide feedback, support the team-building process and participate in meetings. Participation will be required for pre-practicum meetings, times to be arranged.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) degree in education is required;

Experience:

Three (3) years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 settings is strongly preferred;
Experience mentoring and/or supervising student teachers in practica preferred;
Recent experience as a school teacher of science &/or mathematics preferred;
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63);
Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10);
Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62).

Please Note: If you are selected for interview, External Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview

Pay Band

According to TRUFA Salary Schedule

Location

Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

10

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> Education

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 our Career website.