Lecturer in Education (Thompson Rivers University)

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC) Posting In effect from 17/8/2023 Closing Application Date 31/8/2023 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Instructional Support Faculty Type Limited Term Anticipated Start Date 2/10/2023 Position End Date (If Applicable) 1/10/2024 DUTIES The Learning Design and Innovations Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for an Educational Developer in a one-year limited-term contract, reporting to the departmental chair and the Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. This is a faculty position that includes professional role and service to the university, profession and/or community. Position Summary: Working within the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT), the purpose of the Educational Developer position is to provide strategic leadership toward the enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment, and to lead and collaborate on initiatives to strengthen and support pedagogical principles and practices in teaching and learning environments across TRU. General Summary of Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: Supporting and providing leadership to faculty on a wide range of teaching and learning matters; evaluating teaching and learning strategies, collaborating, and problem solving with TRU faculty, administrators, and teaching assistants; designing and coordinating relevant functions, activities, events, learning spaces, and resources; supporting faculty and administrators on demonstrating and assessing scholarly teaching, and on producing and assessing scholarship of teaching and learning. Responsibilities may include: Supporting faculty through designing, promoting, and providing programming, resources, and professional development opportunities about pedagogy, curriculum planning and development, and assessment in varied contexts, considering principles of universal design for learning (UDL), equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and decolonization and Indigenization, in both digital and face to face modalities. Collaborating with a variety of program offices and University-level working groups on policies and procedures related to teaching and learning for their respective programs. Supporting faculty familiarization with, and adoption of, the Senate approved definitions of scholarly teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning. Acting as a resource in emerging areas in post-secondary teaching and learning. Collaboratively designing, promoting, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty, Open Learning faculty members, and staff. Participating on committees where teaching and learning are relevant. Assisting in ensuring currency of TRU programming and compliance with Senate and University policies. About TRU Thompson Rivers University (www.tru.ca) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution that has provided excellent post-secondary education and training for over 50 years. TRU gives students the advantage of small class sizes, the availability of undergraduate research and a centrally located campus. More than 27,000 students’ study at TRU either on campus or online. They consist of 10 per cent Indigenous students and more than 30 per cent international students from around the globe. Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúlucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples. TRU's main campus is located in Kamloops, BC (www.kamloops.ca), a prosperous city in the heart of the BC southern interior. Kamloops is a 3.5-hour drive from Vancouver and a mere 50-minute drive from Sun Peaks, the second-largest ski area in Canada. Kamloops offers world-class tourism and recreation along with excellent cultural, social, and economic opportunities in a climate with over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. What TRU Offers Instructional Support I faculty positions range from TS 1 though 12 with an upper limit at TS12 of $110,800. Placement on the Salary Scale is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between TRU and TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA) with initial placement based on education and experience. This position offers an annual Professional Development Allowance, participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 100% employer paid benefits, which include extended health & dental, sick leave and short term and long-term disability. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise and excellence in teaching within a post-secondary environment and a strong knowledge of current practices and trends in the field. Experience in educational development and pedagogical mentoring of faculty are highly desirable. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work constructively as part of a team. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the goals of the Centre and the institution, such as inclusion and diversity of thought and people, community-mindedness, curiosity, and wise stewardship. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will have experience in making and evaluating pedagogical choices; effective written and verbal communication; demonstrate a high level of skill working with technology for teaching and training; and experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students. Minimum Qualifications: PhD/EdD or requisite terminal degree; Master's degree with significant relevant experience will be considered. Three (3) years' experience in making and evaluating pedagogical choices at the post-secondary undergraduate level. Knowledge of current theories and practices in adult education, particularly with respect to innovative pedagogies, learning outcomes, STEM / applied learning, online learning, and high impact practices in post-secondary teaching and learning. Demonstrable ability in coaching and mentoring of faculty in both individual and group contexts. Demonstrable ability to facilitate teaching and learning discussions and decision-making. Demonstrable ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary contexts. Demonstrable potential to support faculty in demonstrating scholarly teaching practices and in producing scholarship of teaching and learning. Demonstrable ability to work respectfully and collegially with faculty, staff, and management in face-to-face and digital environments. Application Package will comprise of: a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position, current curriculum vitae, educational development philosophy, including the candidate’s scholarly informed position on one or two emerging teaching practices in higher education (two pages maximum), External candidates only -- copy of academic degree(s) or official transcripts. * For an explanation of Educational Development and Educational Developer roles, please see “Educational Development: The Work of Teaching and Learning Centres,” an online resource compiled by Liesel Knaack at North Island College: https://teachanywhere.opened.ca/eddev/ This position is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Inquiries should be directed to the attention of: Melissa Jakubec, Instructional Designer (Instructional Support III) and Chair Learning Design and Innovations Department Open Learning, Thompson Rivers University Email: mjakubec@tru.ca Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, Black people and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. Pay Band According to TRUFA Salary Schedule Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

17/8/2023

Closing Application Date

31/8/2023

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Instructional Support

Faculty Type

Limited Term

Anticipated Start Date

2/10/2023

Position End Date (If Applicable)

1/10/2024

DUTIES

The Learning Design and Innovations Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for an Educational Developer in a one-year limited-term contract, reporting to the departmental chair and the Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. This is a faculty position that includes professional role and service to the university, profession and/or community.

Position Summary: Working within the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT), the purpose of the Educational Developer position is to provide strategic leadership toward the enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment, and to lead and collaborate on initiatives to strengthen and support pedagogical principles and practices in teaching and learning environments across TRU.

General Summary of Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: Supporting and providing leadership to faculty on a wide range of teaching and learning matters; evaluating teaching and learning strategies, collaborating, and problem solving with TRU faculty, administrators, and teaching assistants; designing and coordinating relevant functions, activities, events, learning spaces, and resources; supporting faculty and administrators on demonstrating and assessing scholarly teaching, and on producing and assessing scholarship of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting faculty through designing, promoting, and providing programming, resources, and professional development opportunities about pedagogy, curriculum planning and development, and assessment in varied contexts, considering principles of universal design for learning (UDL), equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and decolonization and Indigenization, in both digital and face to face modalities.

Collaborating with a variety of program offices and University-level working groups on policies and procedures related to teaching and learning for their respective programs.

Supporting faculty familiarization with, and adoption of, the Senate approved definitions of scholarly teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Acting as a resource in emerging areas in post-secondary teaching and learning.

Collaboratively designing, promoting, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty, Open Learning faculty members, and staff.
Participating on committees where teaching and learning are relevant.

Assisting in ensuring currency of TRU programming and compliance with Senate and University policies.

About TRU

Thompson Rivers University (www.tru.ca) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution that has provided excellent post-secondary education and training for over 50 years. TRU gives students the advantage of small class sizes, the availability of undergraduate research and a centrally located campus. More than 27,000 students’ study at TRU either on campus or online. They consist of 10 per cent Indigenous students and more than 30 per cent international students from around the globe.

Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúlucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.

TRU's main campus is located in Kamloops, BC (www.kamloops.ca), a prosperous city in the heart of the BC southern interior. Kamloops is a 3.5-hour drive from Vancouver and a mere 50-minute drive from Sun Peaks, the second-largest ski area in Canada. Kamloops offers world-class tourism and recreation along with excellent cultural, social, and economic opportunities in a climate with over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.

What TRU Offers

Instructional Support I faculty positions range from TS 1 though 12 with an upper limit at TS12 of $110,800. Placement on the Salary Scale is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between TRU and TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA) with initial placement based on education and experience. This position offers an annual Professional Development Allowance, participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 100% employer paid benefits, which include extended health & dental, sick leave and short term and long-term disability.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise and excellence in teaching within a post-secondary environment and a strong knowledge of current practices and trends in the field. Experience in educational development and pedagogical mentoring of faculty are highly desirable. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work constructively as part of a team. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the goals of the Centre and the institution, such as inclusion and diversity of thought and people, community-mindedness, curiosity, and wise stewardship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have experience in making and evaluating pedagogical choices; effective written and verbal communication; demonstrate a high level of skill working with technology for teaching and training; and experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD/EdD or requisite terminal degree; Master's degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.
Three (3) years' experience in making and evaluating pedagogical choices at the post-secondary undergraduate level.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in adult education, particularly with respect to innovative pedagogies, learning outcomes, STEM / applied learning, online learning, and high impact practices in post-secondary teaching and learning.
Demonstrable ability in coaching and mentoring of faculty in both individual and group contexts.
Demonstrable ability to facilitate teaching and learning discussions and decision-making.
Demonstrable ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary contexts.
Demonstrable potential to support faculty in demonstrating scholarly teaching practices and in producing scholarship of teaching and learning.
Demonstrable ability to work respectfully and collegially with faculty, staff, and management in face-to-face and digital environments.

Application Package will comprise of:

a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position,
current curriculum vitae,
educational development philosophy, including the candidate’s scholarly informed position on one or two emerging teaching practices in higher education (two pages maximum),
External candidates only -- copy of academic degree(s) or official transcripts.

* For an explanation of Educational Development and Educational Developer roles, please see “Educational Development: The Work of Teaching and Learning Centres,” an online resource compiled by Liesel Knaack at North Island College: https://teachanywhere.opened.ca/eddev/

This position is located in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Inquiries should be directed to the attention of:

Melissa Jakubec, Instructional Designer (Instructional Support III) and Chair
Learning Design and Innovations Department
Open Learning, Thompson Rivers University
Email: mjakubec@tru.ca

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, Black people and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website.

Pay Band

According to TRUFA Salary Schedule

Location

Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

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