Thompson Rivers University·Kamloops, British Columbia
Second Language with Focus on Secwepemctsin in Fall 2026. Provide an overview of instructional and assessment strategies for second language learning. Teach proficiency-based instruction and language competence concepts. Create and teach lessons using French or Secwepemctsin. Develop and teach assessment strategies for language classrooms. Integrate technology-based resources, activities, and projects for the language classroom. Develop culturally appropriate curricula and instruction aligned with Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods
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 23/9/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 30/11/2026
The Bachelor of Education program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education & Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member to teach EDSL4200: Second Language with Focus on Secwepemctsin in Fall of 2026. Strong candidates will have extensive Indigenous knowledge in relation to culture and learning and have teaching experience in K-12 and post-secondary settings. EDSL 4200 (Second Language in French or Secwepemctsin): This introductory course presents an overview of instructional and assessment strategies as it relates to promoting and learning a second language. Teacher candidates learn about proficiency-based instruction and the meaning of language competence. They create and teach lessons using French or Secwepemctsin. Teacher candidates develop their skills in assessment for learning, as learning, and of learning as it applies in a language classroom. They also learn about technology-based resources, activities, and projects available for the language classroom.
Bachelor of Education required.
Master of Education required; PhD or EdD strongly preferred.
Minimum of one (1) degree in education required.
Expertise in K-12 education in British Columbia required.
Three (3) years of outstanding full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 settings required.
Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills required.
Demonstrated experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) required.
Proven skills building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) required.
Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) required
Market context
Sessional faculty roles in British Columbia can draw interest from candidates with current K-12 teaching and teacher-education experience, especially when the course content is tied to provincial practice. This role is competitive because it requires a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education, strong preference for a PhD or EdD, and proven expertise in BC K-12 education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, then confirm your teaching history and BC-specific experience align before applying.