Open Learning Faculty Member (Online): EDUC 5511: Theories in Counselling 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

4/1/2027

Position End Date (If Applicable)

This course focuses on major theoretical approaches to counselling and the strategies they use. Through an exploration and examination of each approach, coupled with the integration of multicultural and diversity competencies, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the strategies and techniques of counselling theories. Ethical decision-making will be incorporated into each theoretical approach.

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 (Online) include but are not limited to:

• Delivering Courses in the Online Modality by actively facilitating learning for students in paced, cohort courses with specific start and end dates
• Providing instruction based on established core course materials
• Adding any necessary additional course material
• Updating course material as per the collective agreement
• Initiating, leading and managing learning activities and discussions
• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Marking all assignments, posting results and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results
• Responding to student queries as per the collective agreement

We anticipate 5 - 25 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.

• A recognized Ph.D. or Ed.D. in areas relevant to the course required
• At least one degree in Education required
• Recent Experience teaching or leading in K-12 education in the areas of relevance to the posting
• Demonstrated respect, advocacy for and encouragement of diverse students (equity, diversity, inclusion)
• Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas as seen in research preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas as seen in teaching experiences preferred
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) required
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62) required
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) required
• A record of recent and ongoing research and publications relevant to the course strongly preferred
• Administrative experience in the public school system
• Successful experience and involvement teaching in a graduate program
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced in teaching evaluations and comments from students
• Contribute in positive ways to a healthy and engaged School of Education and Open Learning environment

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.