DUTIES:
The Department of Computing Science requires sessional instructor(s) to teach, on a contract basis, a variety of first-year, second year, and some selected upper-level courses in the Winter 2025 semester including introductory COMP 1230: Computer Programming courses (Java), COMP 2230: Data Structure and Algorithm, COMP 2920: Software Architecture & Design, COMP 2160: Mobile Applications Development, COMP 2680: Web Design, and COMP 4610 Advanced Database Systems. The ability to teach in several of these areas would be a definite asset. Other courses may be considered depending on the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the candidate(s).
Responsibilities include delivering lectures, conducting labs and seminars, and assessing student work such as assignments, tests, and examinations. All courses are pre-developed and offered regularly. Please note that some courses may be scheduled on Saturdays in addition to weekdays. Preference will be given to candidates with flexible availability, including Saturdays. Successful candidates may be offered a full sessional workload.
Thompson Rivers University is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution built on over 40 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. TRUs spectacular main campus is located in Kamloops, BC , a prosperous city located just a 4 hour drive from Vancouver, a 50 minute drive from Sun Peaks (the second-largest ski area in Canada), in the heart of the southern BC interior. Kamloops offers world class tourism and recreation, excellent cultural, social and economic opportunities, as well as over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in computing science or a closely related area is required.
• A Ph D in computing science or a closely related area is preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate students is required.
• Prior university-level teaching experience in computing science and evidence of excellence in teaching (teaching dossier, teaching evaluations, etc.) is preferred.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

# of Hires Needed: 4
Pay Band
According to TRUFA Salary Schedule
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, TRU encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Applicants are invited to identify themselves if they belong to any of the four designated groups.