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Sessional - Faculty (EDUC 5280)

Kamloops, BC
Mid Level

About the role

RESPONSIBILITIES

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach one or two sections of EDUC5280: Capstone Seminar.

Calendar Description

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to write a major synthesis paper on their learning in the Master of Education degree program. While the precise topic of the paper is determined by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor, the student benefits from interaction with peers. Topics include models and examples of synthesis papers, peer review, and presentations. This course includes face-to-face and online delivery. Prerequisite: As this is the culminating course in the capstone exit option for the Master of Education degree program, all other courses in the M.Ed. must be completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD or EdD required, ABD will be considered.
  • A minimum of one (1) degree in education is required.
  • A Bachelor of Education or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
  • Three (3) years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 school settings is required.
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is strongly preferred.
  • A successful and on-going record of research and/or the scholarship of teaching related to the subject matter is required.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous 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 CA 10) is required.

About Thompson Rivers University

Higher Education
1001-5000

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.