Sessional - Faculty (JUST 2810) in Kamloops, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University

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Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 0C8, Canada
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Job Description

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external
Job Type:
Faculty (Sessional)
Posting In effect from
12/11/2026

Closing Application Date:
25/11/2026

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type
Academic/Career(max 24 credits)
Anticipated Start Date
11/1/2027
Position End Date (If Applicable)
28/4/2027
DUTIES

The Department of Environment, Culture and Society seeks instructor to teach the following course in the Police and Justice Program as follows:

JUST 2810: Field Work Practicum:

Students engage with various aspects of the field of justice by participating in hands-on activities. Students develop and present a community policing activity to the public during the semester, including creating all instructional media, meeting with schools or service groups, and setting up their presentations. Students participate in the Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) firearms training; RCMP Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) testing; driving course(s); directing traffic; and accident investigations and scenario-based training using actors. Students tour law enforcement facilities and participate in recruiting sessions with law enforcement groups.

The successful instructor is not expected to be able to deliver all the trainings independently. With support from the Program Coordinator, the instructor will coordinate with external agencies and oversee student training activities. This position will require time on three weekends over the semester, plus some travel to support student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 15 years operational experience in a Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety Environment. Post-secondary education, with preference for candidates with a Masters or a Bachelor’s degree.

Pay Band
$2,732.34 - $2,732.34 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )
Location:
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed:
1

Organizational Unit:
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Arts -> Environment, Culture & Society

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.

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Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 0C8, Canada

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