Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

18/9/2023

Closing Application Date

25/9/2023

OLFM Type

Temporary

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

27/9/2023

Position End Date (If Applicable)

31/3/2024

DUTIES

Students examine central concepts in the contemporary theory of evolution, such as variation, descent, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, and extinction on both micro- and macro-evolutionary scales. Emphasis is placed on presentation of changes in evolutionary thinking and discussion of how the current theory of evolution developed from the time of the Greek philosophers to modern evolutionary synthesis. This historical approach addresses scientific theories are first proposed and continuously modified to accommodate new findings. Students' major projects consist of independent research into current controversies surrounding evolutionary theory. Topics include origins of living systems; species and their origins and extinctions; adaptation and constraints; systematics; evolutionary ethics.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning Division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students towards success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

Administrative set up and record keeping

Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement

Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement

Marking all assignments, posting results and providing prompt feedback

Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 110 - 120 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline, significant recent academic experience in the subject areas of the courses, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals. In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, the preferred candidates will have demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education.

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course

Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment

Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems

Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools

Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

Pay Band

According to TRUOLFA Salary Schedule

Location

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

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.