Sessional - Faculty (JUST 2450) in Kamloops, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University

The Department of Environment, Culture and Society at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional assistant teaching professor to teach the following course in the Fall 2026 semester in-person:

JUST 2450 Police Skills

Building on verbal communication skills developed in previous courses, students practice the use of force techniques. Students engage in hand-to-hand self-defense training, including handcuffing techniques, pressure points and control tactics, defensive baton techniques, and subject control techniques. In this physically intensive course, students gain hands-on practical experience.

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

•Availability for scheduled course times required in-person: Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:50pm

Master’s degree (preferred) or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 15 years operational experience in a Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety environment, or extensive (more than 15 years) of operational experience in a Policing, Corrections, or Public Safety environment, that includes a minimum of 5 years of delivering sessional like in-service training experience to operational staff.

Experience or certifications towards instruction of current Public Safety officers would be beneficial.

Evidence of an interest in continuous learning in the field of expertise.

Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions preferred

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

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.