Assistant Teaching Professor 2 year LTC - Adventure Studies -
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Job Description
The Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a fulltime twoyear Limited Term Contract (LTC) as a bipartite instructor at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Adventure Studies Department.
About the Department:
TRUs Adventure Studies program is recognized as a leader in the field of adventure providing students with exceptional learning experiences that foster physical mental and emotional growth. The department is committed to decolonization diversity equity and inclusion respecting the traditional territories of the Tkemlps te Secwpemc Texelc and other Indigenous communities we serve.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching leadership and research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (or in a specific discipline) within the field of adventure and or the adventure industry. Responsibilities include instructing both classroom and fieldbased courses mentoring students and participating in departmental administration. The role requires strong communication risk management and administrative skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver classroombased courses covering topics such as adventure programming guiding leadership business and marketing for adventure operations the adventure tourism industry wilderness travel environmental considerations risk management and instructional skills.
- Instruct field courses in areas such as hiking rock climbing mountaineering and ski touring. Instructional expertise in other areas of the Adventure Studies curriculum may also be considered.
- Organize plan manage and oversee field courses including staffing equipment requirements and transportation.
- Mentor students support their academic and professional development and engage in departmental service and special projects.
Requirements
- Masters degree required
- Graduate from an adventure or related program is an asset.
- Relevant adventure industry certifications and field experience.
- Association of Canadian Mountain GuideFull Mountain Guide preferred Assistant Guide Certification in Alpine/Rock/Ski Guiding (or in process). Instructor or examiner qualifications issued by other adventurerelated governing bodies may also be considered.
- Teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to innovate in classroom and field instruction.
- Experience with curriculum design indigenization diversity and inclusion an asset.
- Current Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification.
- Class 2 or 4 drivers license.
Application Instructions:
Submit a CV and cover letter outlining your adventure industry experience and your interest in the role. Clearly identify in your CV the ADVG courses you are qualified to teach or could teach with mentorship. For inquiries contact Department CoChair Sharman Learie at .
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1 2025.
We welcome applications from diverse candidates including women Indigenous Black and People of Color persons with disabilities and those of any sexual orientation or gender identity. TRU is committed to equity inclusion and mutual respectXyemstwcwhonoring the interconnectedness of all people and natureKwseltktnws.
Employment Type
Full Time
