Sessional - Faculty (APRN 1120-Fall 2026)

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Sessional) Posting In effect from 22/6/2026 Closing Application Date 6/7/2026 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 19/10/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 23/11/2026

Duties

• The successful candidate will teach APRN 1120, Property Rights Under Land Code in the First Nation Applied Lands Governance Program. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online students, and follows an intensive day-long format. Classes will be taught from the Kamloops campus of Thompson Rivers University. Course details are as follows: In class dates: Oct 19-23, 2026 Assignments due: Nov 8, 2026 Grades due: Nov 23, 2026 Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and be prepared to deliver classes at the Kamloops campus of Thompson Rivers University. To learn more about Thompson Rivers University and living in Kamloops, British Columbia, please visit our Web Site. https://www.tru.ca/careers/living-kamloops.html. Applications should include:
• A cover letter (required)
• A current CV (required)
• A statement of teaching philosophy (recommended)
• Teaching/course evaluations (recommended) Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide
• At least two references available to be contacted or recommendation letters
• A copy of transcripts at the time of the interview or preferably before (unless transcripts are already on file at TRU)

Qualifications

• An applicable Master's degree (required); a PhD is preferred
• Community teaching, research and/or service associations with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc or other Indigenous communities in Canada (required)
• Documented experience in First-Nations land and/or resource issues (required)
• Relevant post-secondary teaching experience with evidence of strong teaching skills is preferred Pay Band $2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics -> Economics 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.