Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Faculty (Sessional)
Posting In effect from
6/4/2023
Closing Application Date
24/4/2023
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Instructional Type
Academic/Career(max 24 credits)
Anticipated Start Date
5/8/2023
Position End Date (If Applicable)
15/12/2023
DUTIES

NVIT and TRU in partnership are launching an Indigenous MBA cohort at the Merritt Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) campus. The MBA is to address those First Nations Communities who are moving toward the First Nations Financial Management Act (FNFMA). First Nations leadership and communities are in the process of building their local capacity to address the requirements of FNFMA. TRU will Indigenize the MBA where applicable (e.g., Indigenous special topics courses, applied directed studies, projects, case studies, guest lectures, faculty, and course content).

The School of Business and Economics at TRU invites applications for a contract position to teach in our MBA cohort at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt.

Faculty members are responsible for providing quality instruction to students, ensuring student satisfaction through classroom settings according to the program objectives. Each faculty member is expected to develop lesson plans and teach materials from approved curriculum, motivate students to participate in all aspects of the educational process, evaluate progress of all registered students including a final exam/project and communicate with and prepare a written report of activities and feedback for Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.

This posting is for the following MBA course:  NVIT Assignment – BUSN 6910 Special Topics: Community Project (3 credits)

The overall goal of the community project for NVIT/TRU MBA students is to provide learners with an opportunity to collaboratively integrate knowledge they learned in their degree program to support a business or community group in solving a problem or leveraging an opportunity. Students will work collaboratively to identify a business or community organization with a business-related issue, will apply MBA concepts to diagnose and prescribe solutions and will develop and deliver solutions to the client organization.

The project is scheduled to be completed in the final semester of the program (Fall 2023), but projects must be chosen earlier to facilitate Ethics approval. Research on human subjects requires prior approval by TRU Research Ethics Board. The lead faculty will be responsible for obtaining pre-approval. To ensure that ethics approval is valid for the specific student projects, projects must be identified in advance.

Synchronous meeting time will be scheduled between the lead faculty and student groups to support project work.

The course runs August 5, 2023 to December 15, 2023.

Compensation is covered by Collective Agreement Article 16.8 (TRU internal candidates) or Professional Services Agreement (external candidates). Qualified TRU faculty will be given the first opportunity for assignments.

Remuneration for provision of instruction = $6754.59 (current TRU sessional rate)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Master’s Degree in a related field or have equivalent training and experience

Language Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• The ability to speak an Indigenous language or willingness to learn would be considered an asset

Experience: 

• Relevant work/community experience in the professional field/discipline
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture
• Experience supervising student projects or research work

Currency: 

• Applicants must demonstrate evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge in their field/discipline, and/or demonstrate evidence of having maintained academic currency in the specific field/discipline relevant to the course(s) for which the applicant is applying.

Teaching Skills: 

• Post-secondary teaching or working with indigenous communities an asset

Interactive Skills: Applications should address the applicant’s interactive skill set.  Interactive skills include:

• Commitment to professional improvement
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues & students
• Ability to resolve conflict constructively
• Ability to carry out the duties and obligations of an instructor in a responsible and respectful manner
• Ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently

Pay Band
According to TRUFA Salary Schedule
Location
BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics -> Master of Business Administration
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.

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.