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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type:

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

8/10/2025

Closing Application Date:

23/10/2025

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

5/1/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

6/5/2026

DUTIES

TRU’s Williams Lake campus is located approximately three hours northwest of Kamloops, in the heart of the scenic Cariboo region, on T’exelcemc territory within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.

Our small, friendly and close-knit campus community is located within the city of Williams Lake, named in honor of Secwepemc Chief William. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet and affordable lifestyle, with all the amenities of a larger center, and with four seasons of spectacular outdoor adventures in your own beautiful backyard. A region rich in history and a plentiful selection of outdoor activities in untouched wilderness, from fishing one of the 4,500 lakes, hiking to mountain tops, to snowmobiling through fresh powder.

The Department of Philosophy, History, and Politics seeks qualified candidates to teach HIST 2250 (Cultural and Artistic Traditions of Europe) at the Williams Lake Campus

Contract Period: January 5th, 2026 - May 6th, 2026
Course Period: January 12th, 2026 - April 14th, 2026
Exam Period: April 16th - 29th, 2026

All teaching assignments are subject to successful course enrolment and finding support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in History is required, although ABD candidates may be considered

Research and/or Post-secondary teaching experience preferred

Pay Band

$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )

Location:

Williams Lake, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed:

Organizational Unit:

Thompson Rivers University -> Williams Lake Campus -> Williams Lake School of 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.

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