Application Restrictions
Job Type
Open Learning Curriculum Development
Closing Application Date
6/1/2025
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated completion of all project phases
31/7/2025
Project Type
Major Revision
DUTIES
Brief description of the project:
Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of COMP 2131: Introduction to Computer Systems.
Course Description:
Students learn the basic concepts of computer systems. Students are introduced to the concepts of computer architecture, the ‘C' and assembly programming languages as well as the use of Linux operating system. Students learn about memory organization, data representation, and addressing. Students are introduced to the concepts of machine language, memory, caches, virtual memory, linkage and assembler construction as well as exceptions and processes.
Course Development Process:
The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:
TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed.
Expectations:
QUALIFICATIONS
Criteria for assignment of work:
The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment. Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.
Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning
^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written
Pay Band
Location
CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Curriculum Services, OL
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.