Academic Coordinator, Biological Psychology - Alberta, Canada - Athabasca University

Description

Athabasca University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently recruiting for the position of Academic Coordinator, Biological Psychology.

Please note this is a temporary part-time [0.2 FTE] position starting July, 2024 and ending September, 2025.

Work Location:

AU may offer relocation assistance for the right candidate, should you decide to relocate to reside in the town or county of Athabasca. As a resident of the community of Athabasca, or elsewhere in Alberta, you can elect to work virtually from your home or in our offices on our beautiful campus.

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The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest Faculty in Athabasca University and offers a wide range of online courses and programs in the areas of education, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and social sciences.

In the words of the Dean of the Faculty, "Our undergraduate and graduate courses and programs have been designed to equip our learners with critical discernment, information literacy, theoretical knowledge, and other relevant skills in our rapidly evolving globalized societies to develop an understanding of current and historical issues.

Committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is home to highly accomplished faculty and tutors with robust and innovative research and teaching portfolios, as well as many dedicated staff.

The faculty takes pride in being student-centered and committed to making our learners' journeys rich, meaningful, and memorable. Please make sure to browse through the faculty's website to learn more about our courses, programs, and people."

The Position

The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the teaching, administration and maintenance of Athabasca University's suite of biopsychology and related courses under the Psychology program. Coordinator duties include supervising and monitoring the performance of course tutors (who teach and consult with students and mark their assignments), the handling of student issues as they are brought forward by students, tutors, or the institution (e.g. grade appeals, course credit challenges, academic misconduct cases, transfer credit requests), and service to the Centre for Social Sciences (e.g. attending meetings held by the Centre and by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences). Candidates will be responsible for coordinating the following courses:

Psyc 302/402: Biological Psychology

Psyc 333: Sensation and Perception

Psyc 435: Abnormal Psychology

Psyc 450: Drugs and Behaviour

Psyc 451: Human Neuropsychology

Qualifications:

Athabasca University is hiring an academic coordinator with expertise in biological psychology. A minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology, or related discipline, is required; a PhD is preferred. Candidates should also have a demonstrated understanding in the areas of sensation and perception, experimental psychology, and/or cognitive sciences. Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies would also be preferred assets.

A detailed job description can be found at - Academic Coordinator, Biological Psychology

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Kharah Ross, Chair, Centre for Social Sciences by phone at or by e-mail at

We will only accept applications received through our online recruitment system. Please include your resume, letter of application, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

Note: Online applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the closing date.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

About AU:

Our Mission: Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide.

What AU Offers:

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.

WES may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities.

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.