Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)
Posting In effect from
2/1/2025
Closing Application Date
30/1/2025
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Instructional Type
Academic/Career(max 24 credits)
Faculty Type
Tenure Track
Anticipated Start Date
1/8/2025
Position End Date (If Applicable)
DUTIES
Thompson Rivers University, is located on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T'exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. Our region also extends into the territories of the St'át'imc, Nlaka'pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is committed to develop programming in wildfire studies. Wildfires are a growing environmental and socio-economic problem on the minds of Canadian residents from coast to coast to coast. TRU is uniquely poised to meet the challenge posed by the increasing threat of wildfire. TRU has established a centre for wildfire research, education and innovation (TRU Wildfire) through partnerships with British Columbia Wildfire Services (BCWS) and the Government of British Columbia (https: // www. tru.ca/wildfire.html). Through continued partnership with BCWS we aim to further develop our programming in wildfire studies.
This position will be cross appointed between the Faculty of Arts and the Tourism Management Department. The workload allocated between the two faculties will be approximately 60-40%.
Tourism Management Department The Tourism Management Department is one of three departments within the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism (FACT). We offer degree, diploma and post-baccalaureate programs in tourism. For more information about our programs, please visit: https: // tru.ca/tourism.html
Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts offers a wide array of programs that prepare students for diverse careers through critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Programs include a Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, English, History, Philosophy, Criminology, Anthropology and Theatre. The Faculty of Arts also offers a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice, a Police and Justice Studies Diploma, and certificates in World Languages and Cultures and Modern Languages.
We Invite applications for a tenure-track position in the broad area of wildfire studies. We want to hire a motivated candidate at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. Responsibilities include:
A potential teaching workload for the successful candidate could include:
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking a candidate with experience and graduate education with a focus in wildfire studies. Possible disciplinary backgrounds could include: geography, anthropology, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, political science and tourism. The ideal candidate will have a PhD with a focus on wildfire studies and identify as Indigenous (subject to verification). The candidate must have:
1) the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level;
2) a graduate degree in an area of wildfire studies or related discipline;
3) the ability to communicate effectively with students, Indigenous communities, professionals, and the general public.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Assessment of applications will begin on January 30th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following:
Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide:
Pay Band
$73,665.93 - $163,084.94 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS28) )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Tourism Management
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.