Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 3991: People and Plants

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 3991: People and Plants - (03027.626)

This course analyzes the importance of plants and the role plants have in the local and global community. Through online research and discussion-based activities, students learn about plant biology and how humans have impacted the plant world. Students evaluate the importance of plants as sources of bioactive chemicals and examine the importance of plants as foods, spices and dyes. Students also have the opportunity to explore the relationships between First Nations people and plants.

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

• 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 175-185 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 seek candidates with a strong background in plant biology or related ecology alongside a PhD in Biology, 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.

Key Requirements

• 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: 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. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Location: BC CA (Primary)

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This course analyzes the importance of plants and the role plants have in the local and global community. Through online research and discussion-based activities, students learn about plant biology and how humans have impacted the plant world. Students evaluate the importance of plants as sources of bioactive chemicals and examine the importance of plants as foods, spices and dyes. Students also have the opportunity to explore the relationships between First Nations people and plants.

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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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Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course

Work Hours

Part Time