Sessional - Faculty (ECON 1950)
About the role
TRU’s Williams Lake campus is located approximately three hours northwest of Kamloops, in the heart of the scenic Cariboo region, on T’exelcemc territory within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.
Our small, friendly and close-knit campus community is located within the city of Williams Lake, BC named in honor of Secwepemc Chief William. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet and affordable lifestyle, with all the amenities of a larger center, and with four seasons of spectacular outdoor adventures in your own beautiful backyard. This region is rich in history and a plentiful selection of outdoor activities in untouched wilderness, from fishing one of the 4,500 lakes, hiking to mountain tops, to snowmobiling through fresh powder.
The successful candidate(s) will teach ECON 1950, “Principles of Macroeconomics”
during the Winter 2026 term using in-class on-campus delivery methods. The section number is subject to change. Additional on-campus, blended, or online sections may become available. Semester details are as follows:
Contract Period: January 5th, 2026 - May 6th, 2026
Course Period: January 12th, 2026 - April 14th, 2026
Exam Period: April 16th - 29th, 2026
All teaching assignments are subject to successful course enrolment and finding support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Economics; PhD in Economics is strongly preferred
- Relevant post-secondary teaching experience with evidence of strong teaching skills is preferred
Applications should include:
- A cover letter
- A current CV
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- Teaching/course evaluations
Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide
- At least two recommendation letters or references available for contact
- A copy of transcripts at the time of the interview or preferably before
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.
Sessional - Faculty (ECON 1950)
About the role
TRU’s Williams Lake campus is located approximately three hours northwest of Kamloops, in the heart of the scenic Cariboo region, on T’exelcemc territory within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.
Our small, friendly and close-knit campus community is located within the city of Williams Lake, BC named in honor of Secwepemc Chief William. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet and affordable lifestyle, with all the amenities of a larger center, and with four seasons of spectacular outdoor adventures in your own beautiful backyard. This region is rich in history and a plentiful selection of outdoor activities in untouched wilderness, from fishing one of the 4,500 lakes, hiking to mountain tops, to snowmobiling through fresh powder.
The successful candidate(s) will teach ECON 1950, “Principles of Macroeconomics”
during the Winter 2026 term using in-class on-campus delivery methods. The section number is subject to change. Additional on-campus, blended, or online sections may become available. Semester details are as follows:
Contract Period: January 5th, 2026 - May 6th, 2026
Course Period: January 12th, 2026 - April 14th, 2026
Exam Period: April 16th - 29th, 2026
All teaching assignments are subject to successful course enrolment and finding support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Economics; PhD in Economics is strongly preferred
- Relevant post-secondary teaching experience with evidence of strong teaching skills is preferred
Applications should include:
- A cover letter
- A current CV
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- Teaching/course evaluations
Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide
- At least two recommendation letters or references available for contact
- A copy of transcripts at the time of the interview or preferably before
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.