Open Learning Faculty Member (Lab): Biology 1115: Biology Laboratory I at Thompson Rivers University – Canberra Bc, Australian Capital Territory

Open to both Internal and external

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

23/2/2026

2/3/2026

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

100%

Anticipated Start Date

8/6/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

In this five-day lab course, students perform experiments that illustrate the principles learned in BIOL 1113: Principles of Biology I.

This Lab will be offered in Kamloops, BC from June 8, 2026 to June 12, 2026

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.

We anticipate 5 - 10 students in this course. This number is only an estimate and the actual number of students for the course may be greater or less than the estimated number

The successful candidate must have a Master of Science degree with relevant Biology concentration plus a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Biology including Lab instruction. A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and supporting evidence of more than 3 years teaching first-year post-secondary Biology labs and evidence of creating an outstanding learning environment, may be considered.

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.