Posted 3 months ago
Sessional - Faculty (BIOL 0600)
@ Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Thompson Rivers University is hiring a sessional faculty member to teach BIOL 0600 (Human Biology), a pre-university biology course, face to face including labs in Kamloops in Fall 2026. The work covers human anatomy and physiology from atoms to body systems, plus genetics and evolution, with lab work on observation and communication. The posting requires a master's degree, a science degree, a teaching credential or five years of teaching experience, and lab teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Teach BIOL 0600 Human Biology face to face in Kamloops
- Cover anatomy, physiology, genetics and evolution
- Lead laboratory sessions and assess lab work
- Communicate science to diverse adult learners
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Science degree in a relevant field
- Teaching certificate or 5 years teaching experience
- Experience teaching in a laboratory setting
- Evidence of scholarly teaching
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Teaching Certificate, Instructor's Diploma |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Science |
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Thompson Rivers University
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DUTIES
The University and Employment Preparation Department at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional faculty member to teach the following Adult Basic Education courses face to face (including labs) in Kamloops Fall 2026: BIOL 0600 (Human Biology)
Biology 0600 is a pre-university biology course for students requiring Biology 12. It includes the study of major principles of human anatomy and physiology from the origin of atoms and elements through to the structure and function of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and body systems. Introduces the basic principles of Genetics and Evolution. Laboratory work involves organizing observations, drawing conclusions, and effective communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in a relevant field (required)
• At least one degree in science in a relevant field (required)
• Teaching Certificate or Instructor’s Diploma or 5 years teaching experience (required)
• Experience teaching students whose educational, social, and economic backgrounds are diverse, and for whom previous school experience may have been challenging (required)
• Experience teaching in a laboratory setting (required)
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly teaching (required)
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in ABE science courses (preferred)
• Skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) (preferred)
• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) (preferred)
• Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) (preferred)
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