Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 1213: Principles of Biology II

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 1213: Principles of Biology II - (03027.625)

This course is designed for biology or science majors, offering a survey of the kingdoms of life, emphasizing their ecology and evolutionary relationships. BIOL 1215 is the laboratory component.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 50-60 students in this course per year. These numbers are estimates and actual enrollment may vary.

Qualifications

• Strong background in ecology, evolution and speciation related to both plants and animals
• PhD in Biology or related discipline, with significant recent academic experience in the specific subject areas of the course
• Documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education, including experience with online learning environments, educational technology tools, Learning Management Systems, effective pedagogy, flexible learning materials, instructional technology, and adult learning principles
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Training or successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on factors including the number of students, type of work, type of course, and number of assessments completed. 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 ( Agreement TRU-TRUOLFA.pdf).

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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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• 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

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Strong background in ecology, evolution and speciation related to both plants and animals

Work Hours

Part Time