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Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a uniquely comprehensive, student-focused institution built on over 40 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. The spectacular main campus is located in Kamloops, B.C. (population 85,000); a prosperous city located just a 4-hour drive from Vancouver and in the heart of the southern B.C. interior, offering world class tourism and recreation, over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, and excellent cultural, social and economic opportunities. New training facilities were also recently opened at the regional campus in Williams Lake.

The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) is one of the most dynamic academic units at TRU with a rapidly expanding International student body. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate-level certificate, diploma, and degree programs in business and economics including an MBA. These programs are taught domestically and internationally using both on-campus and distance delivery methods. Throughout its programs, SoBE stresses active student learning as well as the globalization of the business environment.

SoBE is seeking a capable educator to join its faculty beginning July 1, 2012 as an Assistant Professor. Tenured faculty who have already attained the rank of associate or full professor at other institutions are also encouraged to apply.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in corporate finance, investments and/or financial institutions management as well as maintain an active research agenda. Faculty are also expected to make service contributions to their profession, department, school, institution or community by participating on various committees and contributing to other initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess:

· Ph.D. or have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of commencement of the appointment;

· Related professional designation(s);

· Relevant work experience; and

· Superior teaching, service, and research abilities.

COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1, 2012

REVIEW DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing February 11, 2012, and may continue until position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, TRU encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Applicants are invited to identify themselves if they belong to any of the four designated groups.

Please forward current curriculum vitae, quoting the Competition #11-208 with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees and/or references, along with a copy of graduate transcripts to:

Career Opportunities,

Human Resources Division

Thompson Rivers University

900 McGill Road

Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 0C8 Canada

or by fax to: 1-250-828-5338

or by email to: jobops@tru.ca