Sessional Faculty (PHYS 0500) ()

The University and Employment Preparation Department at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional faculty member to teach the following Adult Basic Education courses face to face (including labs) in Kamloops Fall 2026: PHYS 0500 (Introduction to Physics 1).

This ABE Advanced level physics course is suitable for students with little or no physics background. Physics 0500 examines the basic principles upon which the discipline of physics is doing so it provides students with a new perspective from which to view the world around them and with a solid content basis for future courses in physics should this be the objective. The course is oriented toward developing experimental and problem-solving skills.

Masters degree in a relevant field (required)
At least one degree in science in a relevant field (required)
Teaching Certificate or Instructors Diploma or 5 years teaching experience (required)
Experience teaching students whose educational social and economic backgrounds are diverse and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging (required)
Experience teaching in a laboratory setting (required)
Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching (required)
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in ABE science courses (preferred)
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)