Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

9/1/2026

Closing Application Date

30/1/2026

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Faculty Type

Tenure Track

Anticipated Start Date

3/8/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a bipartite, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant teaching professor in the Respiratory Therapy Program, Allied Health Department, Faculty of Science.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach on the theory of assessment and application of respiratory therapy practice in a variety of settings which may include any of the following: classroom, laboratory, and simulation environments. The anticipated start date is August 3rd 2026.

The department has broad interests and seeks a faculty member who demonstrates effective teamwork and communication skills, dissemination of knowledge, and the potential for scholarly activity. In addition to these broad interests, credentials and experience in areas of anesthesia, certified respiratory education, simulation coordination, and/or interdisciplinary education and research will also be given additional considerations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate degree in relevant discipline; Masters degree preferred
RRT credential from an accredited Canadian program
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience; Respiratory Therapy Students preferred. Teaching experience can include multiple formats and/or types of learners but needs to be formal teaching beyond preceptoring clinical students at a bedside. Some examples may include in-servicing, interdisciplinary education sessions, client & family education workshops.
Recent clinical experience of 5 years or greater (time as a clinical student will NOT count towards the 5 years)
Evidence of effective teamwork and constructive communication skills
Evidence of dissemination of knowledge at regional, provincial, or national levels
Evidence of research experience or the potential for scholarly activity and research
Additional considerations will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- CCAA credential
- CRE credential
- Evidence of leading projects within Interdisciplinary Education and/or Research
- Evidence of leading and/or managing a healthcare simulation center or program, preferably multi-disciplinary and low to high fidelity. Bottom of Form

Pay Band

$73,665.93 - $114,124.39 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12) )

Location

Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Respiratory Therapy

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.

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.

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