Assistant Teaching Professor - Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Voluntary International Assignment

Thompson Rivers University
September 19, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$7,726
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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from

5/9/2024

Closing Application Date

19/9/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date

2/12/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

21/12/2024

DUTIES

Thompson Rivers University is a leader in innovative international education in Canada. With over 20 years of delivery of a joint business degree at two different universities in China, TRU continues to place a high value on Cultural Partners; the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics is committed to navigate diverse local and global contexts with cultural awareness to create value and respectfully engage people.

The Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at TRU invites applications for a sessional contract position to teach at our partner institution, Tianjin University of Technology (Joint BBA program) in Tianjin, China.

Faculty members are responsible for providing quality instruction to students, ensuring student satisfaction through classroom settings according to the program objectives. Please note, this course will be delivered in person on the Tianjin campus. Each faculty member is expected to develop lesson plans and teach materials from approved curriculum, motivate students to participate in all aspects of the educational process, evaluate progress of all registered students including a final exam and preparation of a supplemental exam, communicate with and prepare a written report of activities and feedback for TRU Gaglardi.

Each course is a 40 - hour delivery and will be taught in English in a 3-week compressed format with support from an assigned TUT faculty member. Moodle LMS is available as a teaching tool in China.

Delivery Dates: Monday December 2 – Saturday December 21, 2024.

ORGB 2810 Organizational Behaviour

SCMN 3320 Supply Chain Management

MNGT 3710 Business Ethics

Each section is approximately 75 students.

Compensation is covered by TRUFA Collective Agreement Article 16.8 (TRU internal candidates), or Professional Services Agreement (external candidates).

Qualified TRU faculty will be given the first opportunity for international assignments.

TRU will pay the following expenses = $7,726.50 (CA)/section (current TRU sessional rate), premium economy airfare, cost of obtaining a visa, $70 US per diem, $250 US miscellaneous, and airport transfer costs.

Tianjin University of Technology will provide Western style accommodation, campus office space, and cultural support, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree in relevant discipline; PhD preferred

Language Skills : Demonstrated language skills in English; strong verbal, written and communication skills.

Experience: Applicants must demonstrate relevant work/community experience in their professional field/discipline.

Currency: Applicants must demonstrate evidence of having maintained up-to- date knowledge in their field/discipline, and/or demonstrate evidence of having maintained academic currency in the specific field/discipline relevant to the course(s) for which the applicant is applying.

Teaching Skills: Relevant teaching experience, particularly university- level teaching experience should be included in the application.

Interactive Skills: Applications should address the applicant's interactive skill set. Interactive skills include:

  • Commitment to professional improvement
  • Ability to effectively interact with colleagues & students
  • Ability to resolve conflict constructively
  • Ability to carry out the duties and obligations of an instructor in a responsible and respectful manner
  • Ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives
  • Application Instruction

    Please specify your preference for class in your cover letter; this can be stating one course or ranking more than one if you are qualified to teach more than one course. Generally, faculty will be hired to deliver one course only.

    Pay Band

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

    Location

    Tianjin, CN (Primary)

    # of Hires Needed

    1

    Organizational Unit

    Thompson Rivers University -> Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics -> Dean, School of Business

    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.

    NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

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