Assistant Teaching Professor

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC) Posting In effect from 16/7/2026 Closing Application Date 30/7/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Vocational Non-Trades(max 640 hrs) Faculty Type Limited Term Anticipated Start Date 1/8/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 31/7/2027

Duties

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a midsize university and stunning campus with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and innovative research.

Reference

• TRU's Vision Statement | Thompson Rivers University The University and Employment Preparation Department plays a critical role in achieving
• TRU’s strategic change goals: designing lifelong learning, eliminating achievement gaps and honouring truth, reconciliation and rights. TRU attracts a significant Indigenous student body as well as students and faculty from across Canada and internationally. Located on unceded Secwepemc territory at the junction of the Thompson Rivers in Kamloops, TRU strives to become the University of Choice for B.C.’s Indigenous students. Kamloops is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan and offers wonderful beauty, weather, amenities and culture. The University and Employment Preparation Department, Faculty of Education and Social Work, invites applications for the position of Limited Term Assistant Teaching Professor in the Education and Skills Training (ESTR) program. The program provides students with barriers to employment the knowledge, skills and training needed for entry-level job opportunities. The successful applicant will have the ability to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment for young and mature adults who are working towards entry level employment positions and are working towards achieving greater independence.

Duties

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline required or, in exceptional circumstances only, equivalent qualifications and experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities normally developed in a master's program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or Red Seal in a relevant field required
• Teaching Certificate, or Instructor’s Diploma, or Special Education Certificate required EXPERIENCE:
• Working with students with intellectual, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, other neuro-diverse abilities required
• In employment preparation / supporting students through the career planning and career decision making process required
• Practicum coordination experience preferred
• Project-based learning, experiential learning, and work integrated learning preferred
• Experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 63) preferred
• Skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62) preferred
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred Pay Band $73,665.93 - $114,124.39 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12) ) 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.