The Department of Communication and Visual Arts in the Faculty of Arts at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a 1-year Limited Term Contract in Communication, with a focus on applied Public Relations (PR). The successful candidate must have the versatility to teach across the applied contexts of the Communication program. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise or experience in content production and storytelling through the digital environment, including Social Media, Digital Strategy/Content production, and campaign development.

The Department of Communication and Visual Arts is deeply committed to nurturing a positive, inclusive environment at TRU. We especially encourage and welcome applications from candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our faculty, and who self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group or groups. We are seeking, in particular, to increase representation by faculty who are Black, Indigenous and other People of Colour in the department, in recognition of the historic underrepresentation of non-White faculty in higher education in Canada. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to engage diverse student populations. Candidates are invited to describe their approach to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization and Indigenization in their scholarly teaching and service in their application.

The successful candidate will be a committed and passionate teacher and have evidence of effective teaching or evidence of potential to be an outstanding teacher committed to scholarly teaching. We offer a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Digital Journalism, and this position fosters teaching and practice within the synergies of these fields. This position offers a wide range of opportunities to engage in scholarly teaching and mentorship activities outside of the classroom. The LTC position teaches eight undergraduate courses during the academic year. The successful candidate will engage in active service work to support and sustain our rich programming, and to contribute to the collegiality of the department, division, and institution. Candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty to design and deliver programming.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution built on over 40 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. TRU's spectacular main campus is located on the traditional land of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc people in Kamloops, BC and is a mere four-hour drive from Vancouver, in the heart of the southern BC interior. Kamloops offers world class tourism and recreation, excellent cultural, social, and economic opportunities, as well as over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.

A PhD in Communication, or a closely related discipline is required. A Master’s degree in a related field with significant and related professional experience (minimum 10 years) may be considered.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV, including contact information for three referees. We thank applicants in advance for their interest in the position; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please Note: If you are selected for interview, External Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview

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.