Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Faculty (Sessional)
Posting In effect from
6/3/2024
Closing Application Date
20/3/2024
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
6/5/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
21/6/2024
DUTIES

The successful candidate will create and maintain a positive learning environment and deliver lectures in Astronomy.  The successful candidate will also:  provide and grade as required problem sets, quizzes, midterms and final exam and deal with academic integrity issues. 

The workload is subject to enrollment and budgetary constraints.  

To apply for, please include the following in a single PDF (CV):   

• A Cover letter – in this letter highlight your ability to engage students and your experience with the subject matter (Astronomy). 

• Your curriculum vitae (resume).  Please limit publications to the last 5 years. 

• A Teaching Portfolio – Share with us your passion for teaching by sharing a short philosophy statement, techniques you use to foster student engagement, and course evaluations from previous teaching experiences. 

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in astronomy or related field with experience teaching astronomy at a Canadian University, or M.Sc. in astronomy or related degree with extensive experience teaching astronomy at the secondary level at a Canadian University are required.   Applicants must be documented to work in Canada.  

The successful candidate must be able to deliver content at the Kamloops Campus through the Month of May and June.  

Pay Band
$2,500.48 – $2,500.48 ( Sessional Faculty – Academic (per credit) )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Physical Sciences – Physics
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.