Job Details

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Thompson Rivers University is a leader in innovative international education in Canada. With over 20 years of delivery of a joint business degree at two different universities in China, TRU continues to place a high value on Cultural Partners; the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics is committed to navigate diverse local and global communities with cultural awareness to create value and respectfully engage people.

The Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at TRU invites applications for a sessional contract position to teach at our partner institution, Shanghai Institute of Technology (Joint BBA program) in Shanghai, China.

Faculty members are responsible for providing quality instruction to students, ensuring student satisfaction through classroom settings according to the program objectives. Please note, these courses will be delivered in person on the Shanghai campus. Each faculty member is expected to develop lesson plans and teach materials from approved curriculum, motivate students to participate in all aspects of the educational process, evaluate progress of all registered students including a final exam and preparation of a supplemental exam, communicate with and prepare a written report of activities and feedback for TRU Gaglardi.

Each course is a 40 - hour delivery and will be taught in English in a 4-week compressed format with support from an assigned SIT faculty member.

Moodle LMS is available as a teaching tool in China.

Delivery Dates: Monday, December 14, 2026– Friday, January 8, 2027.

The following courses (one section of each) will be offered at SIT December 2026 - January 2027:

MKTG 4410 Services Marketing

MKTG 4420 Brand Management

MKTG 4470 International Marketing

MKTG 4490 Business-to-Business Marketing

Each section is approximately 75 students.

Compensation is covered by TRUFA Collective Agreement Article 16.8 (TRU internal candidates), or Professional Services Agreement (external candidates).

Qualified TRU faculty will be given the first opportunity for international assignments.

TRU will pay the following expenses: one 3 credit course (at current TRUFA Sessional rate), premium economy airfare, cost of obtaining a visa, per diem, and airport transfer costs.

Shanghai Institute of Technology will provide Western style accommodation, campus office space, and cultural support, as required.

Education:  Master’s degree in relevant discipline; PhD preferred

Language Skills: Demonstrated language skills in English; strong verbal, written and communication skills.

Experience:  Applicants must demonstrate relevant work/community experience in their professional field/discipline.

Currency:  Applicants must demonstrate evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge in their field/discipline, and/or demonstrate evidence of having maintained academic currency in the specific field/discipline relevant to the course(s) for which the applicant is applying.

 Teaching Skills:  Relevant teaching experience, particularly university-level teaching experience should be included in the application. 

 Interactive Skills: Applications should address the applicant’s interactive skill set.  Interactive skills include:

• Commitment to professional improvement
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues & students
• Ability to resolve conflict constructively
• Ability to carry out the duties and obligations of an instructor in a responsible and respectful manner
• Ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives

Application Instruction

Please specify your preference for class in your cover letter; this can be stating one course or ranking more than one if you are qualified to teach more than one course. Generally, faculty will be hired to deliver one course only.