Assistant Teaching Professor (02052.971)

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

DUTIES
The University and Employment Preparation Department in the Faculty of Education and Social Work invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Bipartite Assistant Teaching Professor. University preparation provides an opportunity for students to obtain pre-university prerequisites for many programs at TRU and elsewhere and/or obtain an Adult Graduation Diploma. The successful candidate will teach Adult Basic Education (ABE) physics courses and provide service to the institution.
It is expected that the successful candidate will also:
implement the use of sound teaching methods in alignment with clear and established learning objectives in lectures and labs
engage in scholarly teaching
create quality inclusive and safe learning environments
maintain proper academic records
ensure courses are articulated with the BC ABE Science Articulation Committee
contribute to a positive workplace culture
engage in service to the department faculty TRU and the wider community

Masters degree in a relevant field required
At least one degree in science (with a minor or major in physics) or a closely related discipline required
Teaching Certificate or Instructors Diploma or 5 years teaching experience in ABE required
Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching required
Experience teaching in a laboratory setting required
Experience teaching students whose educational social and economic backgrounds are diverse and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging required
Skills in building intercultural understanding empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) preferred
Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) preferred
Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred