Assistant Teaching Professor

2 weeks ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
DUTIES

Thompson Rivers University ( ) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution built on over 40 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. TRU's spectacular main campus is located in Kamloops, BC ( ), just a four hour drive from Vancouver, in the heart of the southern BC interior. Kamloops offers world class tourism and recreation, excellent cultural, social, and economic opportunities, as well as over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.

The Department of Psychology is a thriving department that offers a BA with a Major or Minor, and an Honours program. Innovative teaching and faculty-student interactions are highly valued and are a draw for many students and faculty.

We are excited to invite applications for a full-time 12 months limited-term contract, at the Assistant Teaching Professor level in Social Psychology. This position is dependent on budgetary approval. The appointment is scheduled to commence on August 1,

The successful candidate will teach upper level undergraduate courses in the area of social psychology and/or related areas, according to the candidate's expertise, as well as introductory psychology. The candidate will be expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the winter semester (at most three distinct preps within a semester). The successful candidate will be committed to scholarly teaching.

The successful candidate will contribute to sustaining the collegiality and reputation of the department, with service responsibilities to support Departmental initiatives initially, and expanding to include activities to support Divisional and Institutional objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to engage diverse student populations. Candidates are invited to describe their approach to considering equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research, teaching, and service in their application.

Deadline: The committee will begin reviewing applications on June 26, 2024, but will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should hold a PhD in Psychology obtained by August 1, 2024. ABD may be considered.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. Current CV
  2. One-page statement of teaching philosophy
  3. List of courses taught/willing to teach (in order of priority/preference)
  4. Complete contact information for three professional references

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive 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 Color, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. This hire is part of the Psychology Department's commitment to increasing representation by BIPOC faculty in the department, in recognition of historic underrepresentation of non-White faculty in higher education in Canada. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



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