Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): SOCI 1211: Introduction to Sociology II

Thompson Rivers University
February 10, 2025
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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

3/2/2025

Closing Application Date

10/2/2025

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

28/2/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

SOCI 1211 is the second part of a two-part introduction to the discipline of sociology, the study of society. This course continues in its aim to familiarize you with the central ideas of the discipline, with a focus on the organization of the major aspects of present-day Canadian society―the economy, urban life, environment, ethnicity, race, gender, state, and religion―and outcomes such as social inequality and social change.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

  • Administrative set up and record keeping
  • Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
  • Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
  • Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
  • Marking exams and posting results
  • We anticipate 65 - 75 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Sociology or closely related discipline, PhD candidates and applicants with Master's Degrees in Sociology or closely related discipline with accumulated professional experience that contributes to engaged scholarly teaching may be considered. Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the area of specialization.

    The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

  • Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
  • Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
  • Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
  • Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles
  • The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https: // www. truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement20192022.pdf

    Pay Band

    Location

    BC CA (Primary)

    Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

    # of Hires Needed

    1

    Organizational Unit

    Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

    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.

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