Open Learning Faculty Member (Lab) : Biology 1115 : Biology Laboratory I

DUTIES

In this five-day lab course, students perform experiments that illustrate the principles learned in BIOL 1113 : Principles of Biology I.

This Lab will be offered in Kamloops, BC from June 9, 2025 to June 13, 2025

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

We anticipate 5 - 10 students in this course. This number is only an estimate and the actual number of students for the course may be greater or less than the estimated number.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have a Master of Science degree with relevant Biology concentration plus a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Biology including Lab instruction. A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and supporting evidence of more than 3 years teaching first-year post-secondary Biology labs and evidence of creating an outstanding learning environment, may be considered.

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course.  The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work.  For more information, please refer to the TRU / TRUOLFA Collective Agreement :   Agreement_2019_