Sessional - Faculty - PHYSICS (PHYS 1100, PHYS3090, PHYS 2150 L01, PHYS 1150 L01) - (02050.11062)

The Physics Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a sessional contract starting Sept. 1 2025. In this teaching -oriented position the successful candidate will create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment while teaching classes and labs with a particular focus in experimental physics. We are seeking candidates with a passion for teaching experimental physics and documented track record of excellent communication. This contract will see the successful candidate deliver a lecture of algebra based first year physics a first year physics lab a second-year electronics lab to engineers and labs to upper-level physics students in electronics and optics. Candidates successful in this role will be eligible for right of first refusal for similar courses through the winter term.

About the Department of Physical Sciences - Physics

Our department is a collection of passionate physics educators interested in inspiring the next generation of physicists. The department offers a BSc major in Physics and supports Engineering Respiratory Therapy and Architectural Engineering programs as well as offering first year Astronomy.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is a community of diverse learners and opportunities. With programs in Natural Resource Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Statistics and Data Science Respiratory Therapy Veterinary Technology and Architectural Engineering and Technology students come to TRU to learn what they love. With a wide range of exceptional scientists cross-disciplinary collaborations are frequent and interesting.

About Thompson Rivers University

With over 25000 on-campus and online students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in eight diverse faculties TRU celebrates academic excellence and excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities. TRU delivers graduate and undergraduate programs in the Sciences Arts Nursing Business Law and Education. Our students and faculty reflect the local national and global community. TRU provides a rich and engaging student-centered environment where students and faculty know each other by name. TRU strives to create inclusive and rewarding student experiences both on and off campus.

What TRU Offers
TRU offers competitive salary benefits and a defined benefit pension plan personal development funds as outlined by the TRUFA collective agreement. The Faculty of Science offers a collaborative and supportive approach to teaching. Classes and offices are on a spectacular campus with panoramic views of the Thompson Rivers and surrounding mountains. Nestled between hiking trails of Kenna Cartwright Park and within walking distance of downtown TRU offers a wilderness-in-the-city feeling unlike any other university.

Welcome to the BC Interior
Thompson Rivers University is located in Kamloops British Columbia. Life in the sunny interior of British Columbia provides immediate access to some of the most incredible outdoor experiences Canada has to offer ranging from winter sports at Sun Peaks Resort to some of Canadas best mountain biking and hiking trails walking distance from TRU. Located between the coastal and Rocky Mountains Kamloops is within 30 minutes from hundreds of beautiful freshwater lakes and only 3 hours from Vancouver. With a relatively mild winter and spectacularly warm and dry summers Kamloops offers a high quality of life. A city with less than 100000 residents it is served by an airport a hospital a university a WHL hockey team and yet still maintains a small-town feel where one never commutes longer than 10 minutes.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D. in experimental physics or closely related field with teaching experience. Applicants who are close to completing their Ph. D. are welcome to apply and will be considered. The ideal candidate will show evidence of creating and maintaining a positive engaging learning environment and inspiring students. Accordingly applicants must demonstrate in their application success in teaching as well as a passion for experimental physics.

Application Process:

Assessment of applications will begin in June 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following as a single pdf (in the application interface form where it asks for Cover letter and CV type See Attachment):

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching dossier should include:

• a maximum one-page statement of laboratory teaching philosophy

• evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness

• teaching evaluations (if available)

• A 1 paragraph description of your most impactful research to date written in language a first-year student could understand.

• This position is subject to budgetary approval

• Applicants should be prepared to supply three references and official transcripts but these are NOT required at this time