Sessional - Faculty - CMNS 2150-01 at Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, British Columbia

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and externalJob Type:Faculty (Sessional)Posting In effect from19/12/2025
Closing Application Date:6/1/2026
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)29/4/2026DUTIES

The Department of Communication and Visual Arts seeks qualified candidates to teach one section of CMNS 2150: Collective and Connective Indigenous Voices for the Winter 2026 semester. This course focuses on contemporary media and social networks in English-speaking Canada to explore the recent representations, identities, and cultural politics of the individual and collective Indigenous peoples of Canada, from the questioning of who is Indigenous to cultural appropriation.

This course runs Mondays and Thursdays from 11:30am - 12:45pm.

QUALIFICATIONS

Lived experience and extensive knowledge of Indigenous culture, people, and worldviews

A master’s degree in Communication or in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary area. Consideration of candidates with bachelor’s degree or diploma and significant relevant experience and/or publication will be given.

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 Arts -> Communication & Visual Arts
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.