Assistant Professor

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

27/4/2021

Closing Application Date

11/5/2021

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Faculty Type

Tenure Track

Anticipated Start Date

1/7/2021

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

For 50 years, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has taken pride in providing an excellent education to students with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives who are at various states of their learning journey. TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, environmentally responsible institution that serves its regional, national, and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship. From traditional academics to trades, from certificates to graduate degrees, TRU offers students a choice from over 140 on-campus programs and 60 Open Learning programs. We serve more than 25,000 students on our campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake and via distance or online courses and programs through Open Learning. Research, creation and innovation thrive in TRU’s open, flexible learning environment.

The TRU School of Education seeks to fill a full-time tripartite tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for education scholars specializing in the following areas of educational foundations: history and philosophy of education; and experience in supporting students in the writing of major completion papers (e.g., Capstone).

This position will have teaching responsibilities primarily in the School of Education’s graduate programs. Tripartite positions entail teaching, research, and service. It is expected that service to the School of Education, TRU, and the broader community is greeted with enthusiasm and an ongoing, sustained commitment to substantial committee work and other leadership opportunities.

We are a faculty embracing of diversity, an essential element of the fabric of Canada. Our on-campus student body in the School of Education is approximately 20% Indigenous students and 40% International students.

We seek individuals who are keen to take on leadership roles within the School of Education. Strong candidates will have skills and experiences relevant to teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the areas listed above. For more information about the TRU School of Education and our Faculty please see: https://www.tru.ca/edsw.html

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD, EdD or equivalent in a relevant field is required

A minimum of one (1) degree in an area of Education is required

Three (3) years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 settings is strongly preferred

Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.

A demonstrated record of scholarship including a developing record of peer-reviewed and other publications in the field identified (education foundations such as philosophy of education and history of education) is preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in educational foundations as seen in research, teaching and service is preferred.

Proven experience in programs and practices that support diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding between local, regional, and global communities

Demonstrated successful experience and involvement in a graduate program and or undergraduate program is preferred

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62)

Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62)

Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10)

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

1

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 Color, 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.