Sessional - Faculty PHYS 0600 - Kamloops, Canada - Thompson Rivers University

Description

DUTIES

The University and Employment Preparation Department (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional faculty member to teach and prepare/conduct labs for the following Adult Basic Education course in Summer 2024:

PHYS Introduction to Physics 2

ABE - Provincial: This course 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.

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least one degree in science 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.
• 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.