Sessional Faculty (EDSM 4200) ()

The Bachelor of Education program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education & Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach one section of the Fall 2026 portion only of EDSM 4200: STEM Specialty a multi-term course delivered in fall 2026 and winter 2027.

EDSM 4200 (STEM Specialty Science Technology Engineering Mathematics):
This course builds on EDSM 3100. Approaches for supporting senior secondary students engagement and learning in a science specialty (biology chemistry physics) or a mathematics specialty are explored. Teacher candidates extend their application of pedagogical approaches and strategies consistent with constructivist philosophy and the nature of science or math for the senior secondary student. Teacher candidates design lesson and unit plans that build inquiry skills; promote critical and innovative thinking; connect with authentic science math and technology contexts; and are consistent with British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. The course prepares teacher candidates for the second two-week practicum (EDTE 3420) and the long practicum (EDTE) where they teach in their specialty area.

A Bachelor of Education is required
A Master of Education is required; A PhD/EdD is strongly preferred
Recent experience as a K-12 teacher strongly preferred and three years full time classroom experience is required
Advanced and current knowledge of the subject area is required
Experience and excellent understanding of child development and how this relates to elementary or secondary schools is required
Previous successful post-secondary school teaching experience is preferred
Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills is required
Proven skills in building intercultural understanding empathy and mutual respect are required
Demonstrated experience in integrating Aboriginal 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 CA10) is required