DUTIES:

The Department of Geography at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, invites applications for sessional lecturer positions in physical geography.

The successful candidates will be responsible for lectures and/or labs in physical geography that may include the following courses:

Winter 2013:

GEOG 1120 Earth's Lands and Waters - Lecture

GEOG 1120 Earth's Lands and Waters - Three Labs

GEOG 1220 Biogeography and Climatology – Lecture

GEOG 1220 Biogeography and Climatology – Three Labs

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ph.D. in Physical Geography or related field for Lecture positions

· For those applying only for lab instruction, an M.Sc. in Physical Geography or closely related discipline is required

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: January 7, 2013 to April 27, 2013

REVIEW DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing November 16, 2012, and may continue until positions are 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 applications via e-mail to jobops@tru.ca, quoting the Competition #12-189 in the subject line. Include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, the names and full contact information for three (3) referees, along with copies of all university transcripts.