Sessional - Faculty (PHYS 0500)

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Sessional) Posting In effect from 16/3/2026 Closing Application Date 27/3/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Academic Access(max 546 hrs) Anticipated Start Date 11/5/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 3/7/2026

Duties

The University and Employment Preparation Department (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional faculty member to teach one section of PHYS 0500 in Summer 2026 (including laboratory sessions). Physics 0500 is an advanced level ABE course. This course is suitable for students with little or no physics background. Physics 0500 examines the basic principles upon which the discipline of physics is founded. In doing so, it provides students with a new perspective from which to view the world around them and with a solid content basis for future courses in physics should this be the objective. The course is oriented toward developing experimental and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (required)
• At least one degree in science in a relevant field (required)
• Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma or 5 years teaching experience (required)
• Experience teaching students whose educational, social, and economic backgrounds are diverse, and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging (required)
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching (required)
• Experience teaching in a laboratory setting (required)
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in ABE science courses (preferred)
• Skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) (preferred)
• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) (preferred)
• Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) (preferred) Pay Band $113.21 - $113.21 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic Access Programs (per hour) ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> University and Employment Preparation 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.