Assistant Teaching Professor - Adventure Studies (Mountain, Rock, and Ski Programs)

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type: Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)
Posting In effect from: 4/6/2026
Closing Application Date: 18/6/2026

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: 1/8/2026

DUTIES

Position Overview
The Adventure Studies Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor with a primary focus on the Mountain, Rock, and Ski Programs.

This position is intended for a highly experienced mountain professional with established credentials in guiding, avalanche safety, and expedition leadership, who is also committed to excellence in post-secondary teaching.

The successful applicant will contribute to a comprehensive adventure studies program delivering integrated classroom and field-based education in complex, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct field courses in mountaineering, ski touring, and rock climbing
• Teach a minimum of 2 upper and/or lower-level classroom courses per year such as expedition planning, adventure activities, adventure tourism industry, guiding leadership, and/or adventure operations
• Design curriculum aligned with TRU guidelines and industry standards
• Coordinate logistics, staffing, and risk management for field-based courses
• Oversee risk management for field-based courses
• Direct and indirect supervision of Assistant ACMG Guides in compliance with ACMG scope of practice
• Mentor and advise students pursuing careers in the mountain industry, supporting their technical development, professional judgment, leadership capacity, and industry readiness
• Promote the university and Adventure Studies Department programs
• Support departmental and institutional service, operations, duties, and program development
• Follow TRU Adventure Studies Risk Management guidelines and protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• IFMGA/UIAGM Full Mountain Guide certification (required)
• Canadian Avalanche Association Qualified Avalanche Professional (required)
• Master's degree in a relevant or related subject; consideration may be given to candidates who are currently in a master's program and will complete their degree by the appointment date or shortly thereafter
• A minimum of 10 years professional guiding and instructional experience in complex mountain terrain, with demonstrated expertise in backcountry ski, mountain and rock guiding
• Demonstrated past teaching experience – (recommended post-secondary teaching experience)
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid (or higher)
• Class 2 or 4 driver’s license

Additional Assets

• AST Instructor and/or CAA Industry Training Program instructional experience
• Experience incorporating Indigenous perspectives, decolonizing approaches, and inclusive practices into curriculum and field-based education
• Curriculum or program development experience

Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $73,666 – $114,124 (TRUFA Collective Agreement).
Includes Professional Development Allowance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and full extended health and dental benefits.

How to Apply
Submit all documents via TRU Careers website

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter outlining guiding experience and teaching approach
• Statement on graduate degree progress/plan
• List of Adventure Studies Certificate and Diploma courses you can teach

Short listed applicants will be contacted 10 days after the posting closing date

• Anticipated interviews scheduled between June 22nd and July 3rd.
• Candidates selected for interviews will be invited to share their instructional philosophy, present a teaching demo and take part in an in-person interview

For inquiries:

James Rodger, Department Co-Chair
250-319-0299
[email protected]

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 Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Adventure Studies

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.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/aA14yxcbO5axlUg7DTdaxD

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