Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Job Summary:

TRU’s Williams Lake campus is located approximately three hours northwest of Kamloops, in the heart of the scenic Cariboo region, on T’exelcemc territory within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.

Our small, friendly and close-knit campus community is located within the city of Williams Lake, BC named in honor of Secwepemc Chief William. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet and affordable lifestyle, with all the amenities of a larger center, and with four seasons of spectacular outdoor adventures in your own beautiful backyard. This region is rich in history and a plentiful selection of outdoor activities in untouched wilderness, from fishing one of the 4,500 lakes, hiking to mountain tops, to snowmobiling through fresh powder.

Thompson Rivers University is seeking one or more sessional faculty members who will teach ECED 1200: Practicum 1- Developing Relationships with children, at four credits for each section, in Williams Lake from September 3, 2024, to December 14, 2024.

Calendar description:

This is an innovative field practice course designed to allow students to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become an effective educator of young children. Students have repeated opportunities to practice observation and documentation techniques, prepare the learning environment, develop relationships with children, and guide behavior with the mentorship of early childhood educators and a practicum instructor. Students integrate theoretical knowledge, use reflective practice and demonstrate professional conduct.

*NOTE TO APPLICANTS: There will be several additional Early Childhood Education faculty positions posted on the Career Board. If interested, please consider applying for multiple positions.

Qualifications:

Of particular interest are those who have successful experience working collaboratively with ECE faculty to support ECE students in planning and implementing innovative educational programs for young children. Experience supporting and evaluating student progress in on-site and in community based practica and liaising with community educators regarding student progress is significantly valued.

• Relevant successful teaching experience in early childhood education programs for 3–5-year-olds is required;

• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical narrations and innovative programs for young children is required;

• Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas is required;

• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) is required;

• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) is required;

• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) is required;

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills is required;

• A Master of Education or equivalent in a relevant field is preferred. Equivalent qualifications and/or experience will be considered, such as professional qualifications or where the candidate has accumulated experience and accomplishments judged to be particularly relevant and valuable to the discipline. One example of equivalent qualification would be an individual with a Master of Arts degree plus five years’ experience in a professional setting commensurate with the teaching area or professional role in which they will be employed, with demonstrated evidence of significant professional development activity over the five-year period;

• Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions is preferred.

Pay Band: $2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) )

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.