Sessional - Faculty; PHYS

The University and Employment Preparation Department at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional faculty member to teach the following Adult Basic Education courses (including labs) in Kamloops Fall 2025: PHYS 0600 (Introduction to Physics
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PHYS 0600 is an in-depth study of the principles of scientific measurement, vectors, two-dimensional kinematics and dynamics, electrostatics, electromagnetism, vibrations and waves and optics. Physics 0600 is a Provincial level (grade 12 equivalency) physics course. It will prepare students for university, trades and technology programs which require Physics 12 as a prerequisite. The course is primarily theoretical and places an emphasis on the mathematical analysis of physical phenomena and the development of problem solving and experimental skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field (required)

• At least one degree in science in a relevant field (required)

• Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma or 5 years teaching experience (required)

• Experience teaching students whose educational, social, and economic backgrounds are diverse, and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging (required)

• Experience teaching in a laboratory setting (required)

• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching (required)

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in ABE science courses (preferred)

• Skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) (preferred)

• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) (preferred)

• Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) (preferred)