Sessional - Faculty (ECED 3400)

1 week ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
Duties
  • Responsibilities

Thompson Rivers University is in search of one or two sessional faculty members to lead ECED 3400: Practicum – Infant and Toddler Experience. The role involves teaching three credit hours each from January 6, 2025, to April 23.

Calendar Description:

The field experience creates opportunities for structured and spontaneous activities, fostering respectful interactions with infants and toddlers. Students reflect on past experiences, integrate new knowledge, theories, and research, and apply them to their work with infants and toddlers. They exhibit advanced professional competencies, knowledge, and reflective skills. Furthermore, students develop research questions related to sensory and social environments to enhance program planning. They use pedagogical narrations to share research findings with children, families, educators, and peers.

Qualifications

Experience in collaborative work with ECE faculty to assist ECE students in designing innovative educational initiatives for young children is essential. Also, proficiency in supporting and assessing student advancement during on-site and community-based practicums, along with engaging with community educators to monitor student development, is highly valued.

  • Proven teaching background in early childhood education programs for 3-5 year olds is necessary
  • Knowledge of pedagogical narrations and innovative programs for young children is a must
  • Expertise in the course topics is indispensable
  • Experience in incorporating Indigenous knowledge and teaching techniques is crucial
  • Skills in enhancing student intercultural understanding, empathy, and respect are essential
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence, including crafting culturally appropriate curricula, is required
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities are vital
  • A Master of Education or equivalent in a related field is preferred. However, similar qualifications and/or experience will also be evaluated, like professional certifications or substantial experience and achievements deemed relevant to the discipline. For instance, an individual with a Master of Arts degree plus five years' professional experience in a relevant area, supported by significant professional development within that period, could be considered
  • Prior teaching experience in higher education institutions is advantageous


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