Teaching Support Specialist
University of Alberta
DescriptionWhile this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the .Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of AlbertaThe Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environmentDeveloping minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: those with both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society.Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanityThe University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses – including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.Working HereBenefits, Health, & WellnessWe offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. This package includes an annual personal expense reimbursement plan of $1400 for items ranging from technology to wellness. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus.PositionIf you are passionate about teaching, the Faculty of Engineering offers state-of-the-art research and instructional labs and a team of professors, instructors, and staff who value an exceptional student experience. Student education and well-being are at the core of what we do. As we look to continually improve the undergraduate engineering program, we are seeking a full-time Teaching and Student Support Specialist for a 3-year term, with the possibility of renewal. If you wish to focus your career on student learning and well-being, please apply!The Teaching and Student Support Specialist will instruct courses at the undergraduate level, advise and mentor undergraduate students, and work on initiatives to enhance the student experience and engineering undergraduate programs. They will be primarily responsible for a course for undergraduate students in the last term of their engineering degrees. The course focuses on the practice of the engineering profession, including and not limited to ethics, equity, diversity, and inclusion, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and safety. They will liaise with an alumni volunteer group to coordinate and host relevant and engaging guest speakers for the course. They will also lead Bridge 2 Engineering programming for students entering their first year of the undergraduate program that includes online synchronous and asynchronous refreshers on mathematics and science courses as well as well-being and university life content. They will also collaborate with others in the Teaching and Student Support Specialist role and other instructors to deliver first-year courses as required. They will supervise student staff in the delivery and administration of the Bridge 2 Engineering program and for the delivery and assessment of courses and students. They will report to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) and join a team of instructional and professional staff focused on the undergraduate engineering programs.This position will be a 3-year-term appointment under the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Collective Agreement and comes with a comprehensive benefits package, see Academic Teaching Staff Benefits Overview (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/employee-benefits/benefit-costs/ats-tlaps-12-summary-of-benefit-costs.pdf) Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience following the Collective Agreement.DutiesTeaching of University Credit Courses:
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Next StepsApplicants will be accepted until Friday, November 29th at 11:59 pm. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an initial interview.Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.For applicants selected for interviews, references will be requested after the interview. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 29, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
Edmonton, AB
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:31:39 GMT
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