Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 1113: Principles of Biology I

Thompson Rivers University
December 02, 2024
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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

25/11/2024

Closing Application Date

2/12/2024

OLFM Type

Temporary

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

18/11/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

18/11/2025

DUTIES

This course is designed for biology or science majors. Students examine the molecular basis of cellular processes including energy transfer and the storage and use of genetic information.

BIOL 1115, the laboratory component of BIOL 1113, is usually offered once per year in the summertime in Kamloops BC.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

  • Administrative set up and record keeping
  • Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
  • Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
  • Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
  • Marking exams and posting results
  • We anticipate 145 - 155 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    We are looking for candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline, significant recent academic experience in the specific subject areas of the courses, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals. In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, the preferred candidates will have demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education.

    The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

  • Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
  • Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
  • Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
  • Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles
  • The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https: // www. truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement20192022.pdf

    Pay Band

    Location

    BC CA (Primary)

    Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

    # of Hires Needed

    1

    Organizational Unit

    Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

    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.

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