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Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): ASTR 1141: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System - (03027.516) This details all the information about the job posting. Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Open Learning Faculty Member Posting In effect from 26/6/2024 Closing Application Date 3/7/2024 OLFM Type Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP) 50 Anticipated Start Date 15/7/2024 Position End Date (If Applicable) DUTIES This is a general interest introductory course on the history of astronomy and the solar system, and is intended for non-science majors. Topics Include: Telescopes and observing the night sky, ancient astronomy, space exploration, the Earth/Moon system, formation and evolution of the solar system, the planets, minor members of the solar system and the Sun. 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 towards 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. Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to: Administrative set up and record keeping Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement Marking all assignments, posting results and providing prompt feedback Marking exams and posting results We anticipate 65 - 85 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for candidates with a PhD in astronomy or astrophysics, significant recent academic experience in the subject area, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals. In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, the preferred candidates will have demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education. The Open Learning Faculty Member must: Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles 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:https://www.truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement20192022.pdf Pay Band Location BC CA (Primary) Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery 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.