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Sessional - Faculty EPHY 1170, EPHY 1700, EPHY 2200, PHYS 1100, PHYS 2590

@ Thompson Rivers University
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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
$3k/hrOnsiteContract
Responsibilities:teach physics, design courses, engage students
Requirements Summary:PhD or M.Sc. in physics or engineering; focus on materials science/condensed matter; at least five years of teaching at a Canadian post-secondary institution; strong teaching effectiveness.
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The Physics Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a Sessional position starting Sept. 8, 2026. In this teaching-oriented position, the successful candidate will create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment while teaching first year physics, electronic properties to engineers and physics students.  We are seeking candidates with a documented track record of a successful, reflective teaching practice at the post-secondary level. Candidates successful in this role will be eligible for right of first refusal for similar courses through the winter term. 

The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D. or M. Sc. in physics or engineering with a focus on materials science/condensed matter, with at least five years teaching a full workload at a Canadian post-secondary institution and proven track record of teaching excellence.  Assessment of applications will begin in June 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: 

Interested applicants should submit the following as a single pdf (in the application interface form, where it asks for Cover letter and CV type See Attachment): 

  • Cover letter (maximum 1 page) 

  • Curriculum Vitae.   

  • Teaching dossier should include:  

  • a maximum one-page statement of teaching philosophy 

  • evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness 

  • teaching evaluations 

  • A 1 paragraph description of your most impactful research to date, written in language a first-year student could understand. 

  • This position is subject to budgetary approval.  Final workload and courses are scheduling and enrollment dependent. 

  • Applicants should be prepared to supply three references, and official transcripts, but do NOT submit at this time. 

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.