Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): HIST 2271: Introduction to American History II in Bella Coola, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University

Open to both Internal and external

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

18/9/2026

24/9/2026

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

25/9/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

Students survey the history of the United States from the Civil War to the present, with an emphasis on the principal forces affecting the development of a distinctive social and political culture in the United States. Students communicate research findings and critical analysis of selected topics including the emergence of the United States as a global economic, political, military, and cultural power.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
• Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 320 - 340 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

• We are looking for candidates with a PhD in American History (ABD may be considered).
• The successful candidates must be able to provide documented evidence of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
• In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, the successful candidates will have demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals.

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https://truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement-2022-2025- TRU-TRUOLFA.pdf

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

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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.