Lecturer in Psychopathology (Thompson Rivers University)

Lecturer in Psychopathology Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Open Learning Faculty Member Posting In effect from 4/5/2023 Closing Application Date 18/5/2023 OLFM Type Temporary Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP) Anticipated Start Date 25/5/2023 Position End Date (If Applicable) 28/7/2023 DUTIES Students explore the study of human psychopathology. Topics include the historical and contemporary practice of psychological research, assessment, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders, as well as a focus on mental wellness and resiliency. Students examine a wide variety of psychological disorders from psychological, biological, psychosocial, and intercultural perspectives and consider evidence-based approaches to clinical practice. 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 200-225 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 academic Psychology with documented evidence of current and ongoing engagements in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues. 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 Pay Band According to TRUOLFA Salary Schedule 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. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Lecturer in Psychopathology

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

4/5/2023

Closing Application Date

18/5/2023

OLFM Type

Temporary

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

Anticipated Start Date

25/5/2023

Position End Date (If Applicable)

28/7/2023

DUTIES

Students explore the study of human psychopathology. Topics include the historical and contemporary practice of psychological research, assessment, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders, as well as a focus on mental wellness and resiliency. Students examine a wide variety of psychological disorders from psychological, biological, psychosocial, and intercultural perspectives and consider evidence-based approaches to clinical practice.

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 200-225 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 academic Psychology with documented evidence of current and ongoing engagements in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues.

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

Pay Band

According to TRUOLFA Salary Schedule

Location

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

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.

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