Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): HUMS 2231: Introduction to Mental Health and Substance Use at Thompson Rivers University – Nunawading Bc, Victoria
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About This Position
Students develop an understanding of human service work with people in the areas of mental health and substance use. They explore mental health and substance use in Canada, incorporating Indigenous perspectives. They investigate perceptions about mental health and substance use, theoretical foundations and key foundational concepts in the prevention, screening, assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use related difficulties. Students examine the Canadian mental health system and the influence of social and cultural factors on mental health and substance use in Canada. Students reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs regarding mental health and substance use.
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 65 - 75 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 a candidate with a PhD or EdD and a graduate credential in social work or child and youth care. Candidates with a master’s degree in social work or child and youth care may be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years (fulltime equivalent) direct human service practice experience in the field of mental health and substance use is required.
- Demonstrated ability to model and teach interpersonal and planned change skills and strategies is required.
- Experience teaching entry level post-secondary students is preferred, post-secondary teaching experience at other levels may be considered.
- An ability to demonstrate experience 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.
- Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to commit to creating time and space for relationships based on respect as human beings, supporting and embracing differences with kindness, love, and respect (NIMMIWG, 15.7).
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