Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): ARET 4101: Energy Modeling at Thompson Rivers University – Canberra Bc, Australian Capital Territory
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About This Position
Energy modeling is a well-established field widely used in estimating the energy consumption of new or existing buildings. This course will introduce students to the latest versions of commonly used freeware in the field: Retscreen, EQuest, and Hot2000. This is a software intensive program that requires students to model the energy consumptions of new and existing buildings. In addition, the effects of energy conservation measures (ECM)introduced into the models will be examined. Students will have an exposure to alternative energy sources via the Retscreen models. Economics of ECM and renewable energy systems will also be covered.
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 1 - 5 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.
The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or a Building Technologist with at least five years experience.
- Experience with energy modelling is required.
- Energy advisor qualification would be an asset.
- Demonstration 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.
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://www.truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement_2019_2022.pdf