Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic & Research (VPAR), the Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies (AVP-RGS) plays a key role in advancing novel and innovative research, fostering excellence in graduate and postdoctoral education, developing, maintaining, and implementing research and graduate studies policies and procedures, and providing guidance for community-based research and graduate programs. The AVP-RGS also fosters institutional relationships with granting councils, government agencies, research institutes, centres, and foundations, as well as industry and community partners to advance the objectives of the Algoma University Research Strategic Plan and institutional Strategic and Academic Plans. The AVP-RGS will work with the Manager, Academic & Research to establish goals and to ensure the realization of all objectives related to commercialization and industry partnerships in the strategic research planning documents. Furthermore, the AVP-RGS will work collaboratively with the Associate Vice-President, Academic & Continuing Education (AVP-ACE), the Office of the Registrar, Faculty Deans, and Student Success & Wellbeing to ensure the optimal functioning of graduate programs, optimal support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and to identify and facilitate the design, development, and implementation of new graduate programming with faculty.

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Anishinaabe Student Success and Cultural & Social Events Program Coordinator

Under the direction of the Manager, Indigenous Community Relations, Training and Development,  the Anishinaabe Student Success and Cultural & Social Events Program Coordinator will develop and facilitate student cultural, social, and academic supportive activities as part of the overall Anishinaabe student success and retention strategy.

The Coordinator will work collaboratively across departments to engage students with academic and support initiatives to help with their transition to the university. The Coordinator will develop, deliver, and assess a wide range of social and cultural programming and family-oriented events and activities for Anishinaabe students at Algoma University. The incumbent will collect and compile student participation statistical data as requested and required by the Manager for reporting purposes for Algoma University and the Post-secondary Education Fund for Aboriginal Learners (PEFAL) funding. The Anishinaabe Academic Resource Centre (AARC) is designed to work closely with Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) students, and all university faculties and services areas, to develop initiatives that support and benefit Anishinaabe (FNMI) students. The AARC provides culturally appropriate teaching and learning resources across various disciplines and helps to facilitate connections with FNMI communities, government, and other agencies to encourage and facilitate FNMI opportunities for research, employment, experiential and cross-cultural learning, and leadership. 

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Student Success Central Navigator

Reporting to the Manager, Student Success Central, Brampton, the Student Success Central Navigator is responsible for day-to-day operations to support students while performing various administrative support tasks for all aspects of the Student Success & Wellbeing department. The position is one of the first points of contact for Algoma University students to provide an extensive student-centric approach to servicing student needs in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This position requires multitasking, prioritizing the needs of the students, initiative, cultural competency, professionalism, attention to detail, respect for confidentiality, and problem-solving skills necessary for ensuring a positive experience in the Student Success Central.

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Social Work Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Dean of Humanities/Social Sciences & Cross-Cultural Studies, the Social Work Administrative Assistant provides support to the Director, Social Work, and completes a variety of administrative duties in order to support the School of Social Work. This position requires a high degree of organizational, communication, and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and as part of a team.

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Administrative Assistant,  Advancement

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Advancement & Alumni Affairs, the Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Director, and complete a variety of administrative duties in order to support the Department. This position requires a high level of organizational, communication, and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and as part of a team.

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Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s four
faculties — Business and Economics, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. With a newly approved Strategic Research and Creative Works plan, Algoma will enhance its research
capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming. We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!

Brampton Campus

• Accounting Tenure-Track | Faculty of Business and Economics
• Finance and Economics  Tenure-Track | Faculty of Business and Economics
• Psychology – Tenure-Track | Department of Psychology
• Information Technology – Tenure-Track | School of Computer Science and Technology
• XR Technologies and Computer Graphics – Tenure-Track | School of Computer Science and Technology

Sault Ste. Marie Campus

• AI and Data Science – Tenure-Track | School of Computer Science and Technology
• Cybersecurity – Tenure-Track | School of Computer Science and Technology
• Geography – 3 Year CLTA| Department of Geography, Geology and Land Stewardship
• Indigenous Histories – Tenure-Track | Department of English and History
• Marketing – Tenure-Track | Faculty of Business and Economics
• Project Management – 3 Year CLTA | Department of Community Economics and Social Development
• Project Management  – Tenure-Track | Department of Community Economics and Social Development
• Sociology – 3 Year CLTA | Department of Sociology

Positions are open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from equity-seeking groups (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQQIP2SA+ persons) who may contribute to the further diversification of our Institution. We understand that career interruptions can have a substantial impact on a candidate’s professional achievements; to allow for a fair assessment, candidates are encouraged to explain any interruptions experienced. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) as a condition of employment.

Algoma University-Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Sault Ste. Marie for the 2023 FALL semester.

Terms:

23FALL – SEPT 6th, 2023 – DEC 5th, 2023

23FW –   SEPT 6th, 2023 – APRIL 5th, 2024

The 23FALL examinations will take place from DEC 7th – DEC 19th, 2023, 2023 and 23FW examinations will take place from APRIL 8th – APRIL 23rd, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department

*Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. Email: [email protected] . **Please include the campus, course code(s) and course title(s) in the subject line. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail.

Algoma University-Brampton

Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Brampton for the 2023 FALL semester.

Terms:

23FALL – SEPT 6th, 2023 – DEC 5th, 2023

23FW –   SEPT 6th, 2023 – APRIL 5th, 2024

The 23FALL examinations will take place from DEC 7th – DEC 19th, 2023, 2023 and 23FW examinations will take place from APRIL 8th – APRIL 23rd, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department

*Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. Email: [email protected] . **Please include the campus, course code(s) and course title(s) and sections(s) in the subject line. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail.

Delivery Mode Definitions:

– Hybrid Instruction (also called “HyFlex”): The instructor is present in the classroom at the scheduled time/day, with students present who wish to attend in person, and students who prefer not to attend in person participating remotely at the same time (synchronous). The student makes the choice for any given class and can switch as needed. Requires additional support for content preparation, technology and class management (advance budget approval required).

– Remote Synchronous/Asynchronous Instruction (RSA): The instructor teaches using meeting technology (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet) at a scheduled time (from a classroom or other location), with students attending and participating remotely only. Students will complete some of the learning objectives via asynchronous means, including completing additional readings, videos and/or assignments and/or viewing pre-recorded lectures.

Algoma University-Timmins

Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Timmins for the 2023 SPRING/SUMMER semester.

Terms:

23SF – May 1, 2023 – June 9, 2023

23SP – May 1, 2023 – July 25, 2023

22SS – June 14, 2023 – July 25, 2023

The 23SF examinations will take place from June 12 – June 13, 2023 and 23SS and 23SP examinations will take place from July 26th – August 5th, 2023 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.

*Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. Email: [email protected] . Please include the campus, course code(s) and course title(s) in the subject line. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail.

Delivery Mode Definitions:

– Hybrid Instruction (also called “HyFlex”): The instructor is present in the classroom at the scheduled time/day, with students present who wish to attend in person, and students who prefer not to attend in person participating remotely at the same time (synchronous). The student makes the choice for any given class and can switch as needed. Requires additional support for content preparation, technology and class management (advance budget approval required).

Algoma University – Distance Ed

Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) for the 2023 FALL semester.

Terms:

23FALL – SEPT 6th, 2023 – DEC 5th, 2023

23FW –  SEPT 6th, 2023 – APRIL 5th, 2024

The 23FALL examinations will take place from DEC 7th – DEC 19th, 2023, 2023 and 23FW examinations will take place from APRIL 8th – APRIL 23rd, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department

*Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. Email: [email protected] . **Please include the campus, course code(s) and course title(s) in the subject line. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail.

Delivery Mode Definitions:

*Distance Education / Asynchronous Instruction: The course materials – lectures, videos, assignments, assessments, discussion boards, etc. – are prepared prior to course delivery, and which students complete on a more flexible schedule (asynchronous). Delivered on an LMS (e.g., Brightspace, Moodle, etc.).

Graduate  Support Technician

The Graduate  Support Technician is a vital member of the Biology Department’s team, responsible for maintaining laboratory functionality, mentoring graduate students, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of laboratory instruments, and fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence in research. This role involves collaboration with partner institutions, such as Sault College, Great Lakes Forestry Center, and Ontario Forestry Research Institute, and active participation in health and safety initiatives within the laboratory.

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Decolonial and Inter-Cultural Research and Education Assistant – NOHFC Internship

Under the direction of Research Associate, Dr. Sheila Gruner, the NOHFC intern will assist with research, academic program/curriculum planning, national and international liaison and networking, outreach and logistics-coordination related to efforts centred on global decolonial and intercultural peace research and education. The intern will support the development of a global centre for decolonial learning, grassroots nation-to-nation diplomacy, environmental governance and peace-building called the “Institute for Peoples, Territories and Pedagogies for Peace” building linkages among First Nations/Indigenous and Afrodiasporic peoples in the Americas, in Canada, Colombia, Bolivia, Ghana, and South Africa, among other regions to be identified.

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Pre-Doctoral Archaeology Research Assistant

Dr. Paulette Steeves, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History Healing and Reconciliation, is requesting applications for a nine-month paid pre-doctoral archaeology research position at Algoma University in the Indigenous History Healing and Reconciliation lab.

This position is a part of The Indigenous Paleolithic Database studies on pre 11,200 year before present archaeological sites in the Western Hemisphere (the Americas)

(WH), that focuses on building a new understanding of Indigenous histories and initial human migrations to the WH. Knowledge of Pleistocene archaeological sites, artifacts,

sediments, human migrations on a global scale, paleontology (Pleistocene species), and/or a willingness to learn, are required

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Decolonial and Inter-Cultural Research and Education Assistant

Under the direction of Research Associate, Dr. Sheila Gruner, the NOHFC intern will assist with research, academic program planning, national and international liaison and networking, outreach and logistics-coordination related to efforts centred on global decolonial and intercultural peace research and education. The intern will support the development of a global centre for decolonial learning, grassroots nation-to-nation diplomacy, environmental governance and peace-building. 

The successful candidate will bring energy and commitment to decolonial peace-building and environmental governance through education, and will support the development of educational agreements with partner organizations and universities, assist with research and academic planning, design of in-person and hybrid events and meetings and administrative processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge, commitment and/or strong interest in topics related to the rights and perspectives of Black-Afrodiasporic, Indigenous, rural, women’s and other groups disproportionately affected by colonialism, violence and armed conflict, as well as the political, territorial, social-cultural and educational considerations related to peace-building, including the strengthening of autonomy and nation-to-nation relationship-building across Indigenous and Afro-diasporic territories, movements and organizations, critical assessment of global extractive economies and projects, historical reparations, and the collective territorial and political rights of Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, integrating the perspectives of organized movements, women, LGBTQ+ and victims of conflict in exile. 

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When applying for faculty positions, qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references addressed to Dr. István Imre, Acting Academic Dean, Algoma University. Email: [email protected]

For all other positions, submit your application via e-mail to [email protected] unless an alternate recipient is specified in the job posting.

A cover letter is required for faculty positions.

A cover letter is not required for other positions, but we recommend including one as it helps us get to know you better.

You should submit separate applications for each position that interests you.

General applications can be sent to our recruiting email at [email protected] and will be kept in our electronic file for six months. It would be helpful to stipulate in the subject line which area of the university you are interested in working.

New non-union positions are posted on Algoma University website on a regular basis. Union positions are also posted on the website after it has been determined that there are no qualified internal applicants.

External applications are only accepted via e-mail [email protected]

People and Culture is located in the CC building on the main floor near CC2014

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

It is preferred that you communicate through our People and Culture Department using the [email protected] e-mail address.

Your application will be kept in our electronic database for a minimum of six months.