Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): PSYC 2041: Introduction to Brain and Behaviour in Bella Coola, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University

Open to both Internal and external

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

6/10/2026

12/10/2026

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

2/11/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

Students investigate the neural basis of behaviour. They examine the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, how nerve impulses are generated, and how neurons integrate information to produce behaviour. They explore basic neural mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, feeding, motor control, sleep, emotions, learning, and memory. They also survey neuroscientific research methods used to study the brain and behaviour in healthy and clinical populations. With this foundational understanding of the neural basis of behaviour students are prepared for further study in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, healthcare, research, education, and more.

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 20 - 30 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 seek candidates with a PhD in Psychology from a program grounded in core psychological science. The successful applicant will demonstrate doctoral training and scholarly expertise in the specific area of psychology covered in the advertised course. Clearly demonstrated equivalency may only be considered in exceptional cases.

• The successful candidate will provide clear evidence of current and sustained engagement with the course subject matter through peer-reviewed research and/or teaching in the specific area of psychology covered in the advertised course. Evidence of dissemination of scholarly work in appropriate academic venues (e.g., peer reviewed journals, conferences, or invited academic talks) is expected.

• Evidence of strong pedagogical competence in teaching core psychological concepts, engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or experience in online teaching will be considered an asset.

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.