Assistant Teaching 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. More than 30,400 students study on campuses in Kamloops, Williams Lake and regional centres throughout the interior, or through Open Learning in distance or online courses and programs. Research, creation and innovation thrive in TRU’s open, flexible learning environment.

The TRU School of Education seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (bipartite) as the Bachelor of Education Practicum Coordinator for BEd (STEM) and BETT programs. We are looking for education scholars specializing in the following areas of education: science, math, trades and technology in K-12 settings. The position involves the coordination of practicum and teaching within teacher education programs. Teaching experience in K-12 is required. In addition, we seek individuals who are keen to take on leadership roles within the School of Education. We are a faculty embracing of diversity, an essential element of the fabric of Canada. Within School of Education, our student body is approximately 20% Indigenous students and 40% International students in our on-campus programs.

This position has responsibilities in coordinating practicum in in the School of Education’s BEd (STEM) and BEd Trades and Technology (BETT) teacher education programs as well as teaching responsibilities within those programs. This is a bipartite position that entails coordination of practicum, teaching, 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.

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 education or a relevant field is preferred (inclusive all but dissertation (ABD); a Master’s degree with at least 5 years relevant experience will be considered;

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 required;

Experience with the pedagogy of practicum, e.g. as a teacher mentor or faculty mentor is required;

Leadership experience is preferred;

Demonstrated expertise in two more of the areas being considered in this posting is preferred;

Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience is preferred;

Demonstrated successful experience in post-secondary teaching in a teacher education program is preferred;

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required;

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

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

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

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

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.