Assistant Teaching Professor (02052.970)

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a midsize university and stunning campus with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and innovative research. Reference: TRUs Vision Statement Thompson Rivers University

The University and Employment Preparation Department plays a critical role in achieving TRUs strategic change goals: designing lifelong learning eliminating achievement gaps and honouring truth reconciliation and rights. TRU attracts a significant Indigenous student body as well as students and faculty from across Canada and internationally. Located on unceded Secwepemc territory at the junction of the Thompson Rivers in Kamloops TRU strives to become the University of Choice for B.C.s Indigenous students. Kamloops is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan and offers wonderful beauty weather amenities and culture.

The University and Employment Preparation Department Faculty of Education and Social Work invites applications for the position of Limited Term Assistant Teaching Professor in the Education and Skills Training (ESTR) program. The program provides students with barriers to employment the knowledge skills and training needed for entry-level job opportunities. The successful applicant will have the ability to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment for young and mature adults who are working towards entry level employment positions and are working towards achieving greater independence.

DUTIES:
It is expected that the successful candidate will:
Practice scholarly teaching in lectures labs and practica
Perform ongoing curricular development in lectures labs and practica
Create and maintain a quality and safe learning environment
Support and advocate for ESTR students
Contribute through service to Program Department Faculty TRU and the wider community
Participate in the recruitment and selection of students
Evaluate student performance and be available for student consultation
Develop and supervise practicum placements
Liaise with employers to support students in their practicum placements
Travel to and from practicum placements

A Masters degree in a relevant discipline required or in exceptional circumstances only equivalent qualifications and experience that demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities normally developed in a masters program.
Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or Red Seal in a relevant field required
Teaching Certificate or Instructors Diploma or Special Education Certificate required
EXPERIENCE:
Working with students with intellectual developmental disabilities learning disabilities other neuro-diverse abilities required
In employment preparation / supporting students through the career planning and career decision making process required
Practicum coordination experience preferred
Project-based learning experiential learning and work integrated learning preferred
Experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action 63) preferred
Skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 62) preferred
Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred