Sessional - Faculty (EDCD 3100)

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Sessional) Posting In effect from 5/8/2026 Closing Application Date 18/8/2026 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 4/9/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 11/12/2026

Duties

The Bachelor of Education program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education & Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking one or two sessional faculty members who will teach one or two sections of EDCD 3100 in Fall of 2026. Strong candidates will have extensive knowledge of child development, and have teaching experience in K-12 and post-secondary settings. EDCD 3100 (Child Development and Teaching): This introductory course presents an overview of child development as it relates to K-12 teaching. Theoretical frameworks related to differences in cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, emotional, and physical development of children and Indigenous views of child development are explored. Teacher candidates learn about trauma-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and the impact of trauma on a child's physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Teacher candidates design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that demonstrate an application of course content. Teacher candidates develop their skills as reflective practitioners by examining their own teaching practice and developing future practice based on the relevant psychology and research covered in the course.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Education is required
• A Master of Education is required
• Recent successful experience as a K-12 teacher strongly preferred and three years successful full time classroom experience is required
• Advanced knowledge of the subject area is required
• Experience and excellent understanding of child development and how this relates to elementary or secondary schools is required
• Previous successful post-secondary school teaching experience is preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Proven skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect are required
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Aboriginal knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) is required
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) is required
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA10), is required Pay Band $2,732.34 - $2,732.34 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 2 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> Education 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.