Sessional - Faculty EDUC 5990 Grad Writing - Kamloops, Canada - Thompson Rivers University

Description

DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach one or two sections of EDUC5990: Writing in a Graduate Context in Summer, 2024.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Special topics courses are offered on a temporary basis and are not part of the regular course offerings. This course utilizes the special expertise of a faculty member or a visiting professor to go beyond the usual curriculum and enrich the program of study. Contact the program advisor for information on current offerings.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course aims to support students developing academic writing skills for writing in a graduate context. Through structured experiences, non-judgmental reflection, and small group sharing and support, students have opportunities to develop an understanding of their strengths and challenges as writers in a graduate context. Students will gain skills they need to succeed in an

PhD or EdD is required, ABD will be considered.

· A minimum of one (1) degree in education is required.

· Expertise in K-12 education is required.

· Three (3) years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K-12 settings is required.

· Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is strongly preferred.

· Demonstration of subject matter expertise is required.

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills required.

· Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) required.

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

· Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) required.