Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Faculty (Sessional)
Posting In effect from
20/12/2024
Closing Application Date
13/1/2025
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
7/4/2025
Position End Date (If Applicable)
13/6/2025
DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
Thompson Rivers University is seeking one or two sessional faculty members who will teach one or two sections of ECED 1300: Practicum 2 – Program Planning for Young Children in Lillooet, British Columbia from April 7, 2025 until June 13, 2025.
Calendar description:
Building on the goals of ECED 1200: Practicum 1, students integrate their knowledge and skills while participating as a team member in child care programs. Students take on additional responsibilities related to curriculum planning, managing a program, and responsibility for documentation with the mentorship of an early childhood educator and a practicum instructor. Students introduce a project to a group of young children, observe and record children's learning, and make the learning visible to the children, families, educators, and community.
As the work requires travel to Lillooet every other week, travel expenses, meals, and accommodations are provided.
QUALIFICATIONS
Of particular interest are those who have successful experience working collaboratively with ECE faculty to support ECE students in planning and implementing innovative educational programs for young children. Experience supporting and evaluating student progress in on-site and community based practica and liaising with community educators regarding student progress is significantly valued.
Relevant successful teaching experience in early childhood education programs for 3–5-year-olds is required;
Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical narrations and innovative programs for young children is required;
Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas 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;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills is required;
A Master of Education or equivalent in a relevant field is preferred. Equivalent qualifications and/or experience will be considered, such as professional qualifications or where the candidate has accumulated experience and accomplishments judged to be particularly relevant and valuable to the discipline. One example of equivalent qualification would be an individual with a Master of Arts degree plus five years' experience in a professional setting commensurate with the teaching area or professional role in which they will be employed, with demonstrated evidence of significant professional development activity over the five- year period;
Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions is preferred.
Pay Band
$2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )
Location
Lillooet, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work -> Education
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.