About the role
FNLG 1100
Introduction to First Nations Language 1 (3,0,0)
February 16th, 2026 - May 15th, 2026
The Department of Literatures, Languages and Performing Arts at Thompson Rivers University, Lillooet Campus, is inviting applications for a sessional lecturer position in FNLG 1100 – Introduction to First Nations Language 2 (St’at’imc).
The course will be offered Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
This course will introduce students to the First Nations language.
Emphasis will be placed on developing listening and speaking skills,
conversational ability, and knowledge of grammatical structures.
Little or no prior knowledge of the language is the expected entry level for this course.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action to recognize the importance of Elders to our campus and our students learning of traditional ways of knowing and languages. In this spirit, TRU acknowledges Elders and traditional knowledge keepers as valued educators.
- Experience as a St’at’imc language teacher
- Advanced fluency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing St’at’imc
- Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
About the role
FNLG 1100
Introduction to First Nations Language 1 (3,0,0)
February 16th, 2026 - May 15th, 2026
The Department of Literatures, Languages and Performing Arts at Thompson Rivers University, Lillooet Campus, is inviting applications for a sessional lecturer position in FNLG 1100 – Introduction to First Nations Language 2 (St’at’imc).
The course will be offered Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
This course will introduce students to the First Nations language.
Emphasis will be placed on developing listening and speaking skills,
conversational ability, and knowledge of grammatical structures.
Little or no prior knowledge of the language is the expected entry level for this course.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action to recognize the importance of Elders to our campus and our students learning of traditional ways of knowing and languages. In this spirit, TRU acknowledges Elders and traditional knowledge keepers as valued educators.
- Experience as a St’at’imc language teacher
- Advanced fluency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing St’at’imc
- Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.