JOB OPPORTUNITY: EDFN 4200 – Sessional – Lecturer – Bachelor of Education

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EDFN 4200 – Sessional – Lecturer – Bachelor of Education

Sessional

DUTIES:

The Bachelor of Education Program in the School of Education (Faculty of Human, Social, and Educational Development) at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach the following course:

EDFN 4200

Teaching First Nations Children, 2 credits

The course will begin with an overview of the historical background of First Nations education.

The First Nations curriculum will be examined and appropriate roles for non-First Nations teachers in curriculum development projects will be discussed. Most of the course will focus on the consideration of effective teaching and counseling practices for First Nations children, including developing relationships with parents/guardians. The class format will be presentation and discussion based on articles and videos provided by faculty, presentations from other First Nations educators, and from student research and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred (or equivalent education and experience)

· Extensive knowledge of and experience with historical and contemporary issues in First Nations education

· Extensive knowledge of First Nations culture and language is an asset

· Availability to teach in a concentrated 4-week period in March/April

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: March 19, 2012 to April 13, 2012

REVIEW DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing January 13, 2012, and may continue until position is filled.

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.

Please forward current curriculum vitae, quoting the Competition 11-251 with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees and/or references, along with a copy of graduate transcripts.

Please submit your application by mail to
Career Opportunities,
Human Resources Division
Thompson Rivers University
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, British Columbia
V2C 0C8 Canada
or by fax to
Fax 1-250-828-5338
or by email to
E-Mail jobops@tru.ca

·       Please submit a separate application for each competition, quoting the competition number 11-251.

·       Thompson Rivers University is committed to the principle of employment equity.

·       We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.