Sessional - Faculty (EDUC 5280-03) at Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, British Columbia

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and externalJob Type:Faculty (Sessional)Posting In effect from20/11/2025
Closing Application Date:3/12/2025
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional TypeAcademic/Career(max 24 credits)Anticipated Start Date12/1/2026Position End Date (If Applicable)14/4/2026DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach one or two sections of EDUC5280: Capstone Seminar. Wednesdays, 8:30 - 11:20 am.

Calendar Description

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to write a major synthesis paper on their learning in the Master of Education degree program. While the precise topic of the paper is determined by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor, the student benefits from interaction with peers. Topics include models and examples of synthesis papers, peer review, and presentations. This course includes face-to-face and online delivery. Prerequisite: As this is the culminating course in the capstone exit option for the Master of Education degree program, all other courses in the M.Ed. must be completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or EdD required, ABD will be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) degree in education is required.
• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 school settings is required.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is strongly preferred.
• A successful and on-going record of research and/or the scholarship of teaching related to the subject matter is required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills is required.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) is required.
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) is required.
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) is required.

Pay Band$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )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 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.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.