Sessional Faculty EPHY 1170, EPHY 1700, EPHY 2200, PHYS 1100, PHYS 2590 ()
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2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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The Physics Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a Sessional position starting Sept. 8 2026. In this teaching-oriented position the successful candidate will create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment while teaching first year physics electronic properties to engineers and physics students. We are seeking candidates with a documented track record of a successful reflective teaching practice at the post-secondary level. Candidates successful in this role will be eligible for right of first refusal for similar courses through the winter term.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D. or M. Sc. in physics or engineering with a focus on materials science/condensed matter with at least five years teaching a full workload at a Canadian post-secondary institution and proven track record of teaching excellence. Assessment of applications will begin in June 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process:
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 teaching philosophy
evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
teaching evaluations
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. Final workload and courses are scheduling and enrollment dependent.
Applicants should be prepared to supply three references and official transcripts but do NOT submit at this time.
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