Careers
Our success would not be possible without our caring and dedicated employees.
Here, we are committed to Algoma U’s Special Mission. We discover, learn, and think together to reach new milestones every year. Are you interested in taking the first step in joining our team? Take a look at our employment availabilities below.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Positions are open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and those qualified to work in 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 candidates from equity-deserving groups, (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQQIP2SA+ persons) who may contribute to the further diversification of our Institution.
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.
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
Algoma University is seeking an Interim President and Vice-Chancellor to serve in the role until a new President and Vice-Chancellor is appointed. The Interim President and Vice Chancellor will provide leadership across the campuses (Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Timmins) and will work co–operatively with the Board of Governors, Senate, and all members of the University community to advance its vision, Special Mission and values. The Interim President and Vice-Chancellor will be an advocate for excellence in teaching and learning, research and student success at the University. As the ideal candidate for the interim role, you are a respected and valued academic leader. You are deeply committed to collegiality, collaboration, transparency and service to
community, in the broadest sense. Authentic, approachable, and an effective communicator, you will engage with faculty, staff, students, Board of Governors and partners in a genuine
and respectful way. You are a strategic, resilient and courageous decision maker with the business acumen to position Algoma for continued success. Algoma will benefit from your
relationship building, negotiation, financial and change management skills, as well as your commitment to collegial governance. As the successful candidate, you will preferably have
obtained an earned doctorate or highest credential in your discipline along with an outstanding record of achievement in teaching, research/scholarly activity, university service and student
interaction.
To view full job description please click here.
Mushkegowuk Payukotayno Program Advisor
Reporting to the Dean, Faculties of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Cross-Cultural Studies, the Mushkegowuk Payukotayno Program Advisor provides support to the Director, School of Social Work, and completes a variety of duties in order to support the School of Social Work. This role oversees the planning and delivery of offsite programming for the School of Social Work’s Mushkegowuk Payukotayno partnership, with a primary focus on student support. Key responsibilities include organizing events (e.g., orientations, open houses), providing academic and personal guidance, and coordinating student services. The position also involves developing offsite programs, supporting admissions and field education, and building partnerships with community organizations. Additional duties include managing communications, creating promotional materials, maintaining relationships with key members of the Algoma University community, and ensuring students and staff are informed and supported.
To view full job description please click here.
Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. These values, commitments, and practices are highlighted in our institutional strategies, including the Strategic Plan; Academic Plan; Research Plan, and EDI Plan. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.
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 Science — 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
- Computing Networks – Tenure-Track or 3 Year CLTA | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
- Computer Science – 3 Year CLTA | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
- Extended Reality – Tenure-Track | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
- Information Technology – Tenure-Track | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
- Social Work – Tenure-Track, Tenure | School of Social Work
- Software Engineering – 3 Year CLTA | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
Sault Ste. Marie Campus
- Mathematics – Tenure-Track | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology
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 who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
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 to applicants with disabilities.
Algoma University – Sault Ste. Marie (IN PERSON on campus Delivery)
Algoma University invites applications for the position of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Sault Ste. Marie for the 2025 SPRING semester.
Terms:
SF – MAY 7th – JUNE 10th
SP – MAY 7th – JULY 27th
SS – JUNE 16th – JULY 27th
The 25SF examinations will take place from JUNE 12th – 13th and 25SS & 25SP examinations will take place from JULY 28th, 2025 to AUGUST 7th, 2025 – as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.
Qualified candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. TO APPLY, VISIT THIS LINK. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail. NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
NOTE: sections with “L” listed are labs, example 007L1 and “C” is listed to highlight condensed courses.
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary
Lecture $7,536.71 (4% vacation pay $301.47) Total – $7,838.18 (3 credit course).
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary `
Lab $1,884.17 plus 4% vacation ($75.36) = $1,959.53 (.75 credit)
Academic Term, Course Day/Time, Deadline | Course, Description and Qualifications |
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Algoma University invites applications for the position of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Brampton for the 2025 SPRING semester.
Terms:
SF – MAY 7th – JUNE 10th
SP – MAY 7th – JULY 27th
SS – JUNE 16th – JULY 27th
The 25SF examinations will take place from JUNE 12th – 13th and 25SS & 25SP examinations will take place from JULY 28th, 2025 to AUGUST 7th, 2025 – as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.
Qualified candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. TO APPLY, VISIT THIS LINK. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail. NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary
Lecture $7,536.71 (4% vacation pay $301.47) Total – $7,838.18 (3 credit course).
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary `
Lab $1,884.17 plus 4% vacation ($75.36) = $1,959.53 (.75 credit)
Academic Term, Course Day/Time, Deadline | Course, Description and Qualifications |
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Algoma University – TIMMINS
Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) on our Timmins campus for the 2025 SPRING semester.
Terms:
SF – MAY 7th – JUNE 10th
SP – MAY 7th – JULY 27th
SS – JUNE 16th – JULY 27th
The 25SF examinations will take place from JUNE 12th – 13th and 25SS & 25SP examinations will take place from JULY 28th, 2025 to AUGUST 7th, 2025 – as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.
Qualified candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. TO APPLY, VISIT THIS LINK. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail. NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary
Lecture $7,536.71 (4% vacation pay $301.47) Total – $7,838.18 (3 credit course).
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary `
Lab $1,884.17 plus 4% vacation ($75.36) = $1,959.53 (.75 credit)
Academic Term, Course Day/Time, Deadline | Course, Description and Qualifications |
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Algoma University – DISTANCE ED ASYNCHRONOUS / RSA REMOTE SYNCHRONOUS ASYNCHRONOUS / HYBRID
Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) for the 2025 SPRING semester.
Terms:
SF – MAY 7th – JUNE 10th
SP – MAY 7th – JULY 27th
SS – JUNE 16th – JULY 27th
The 25SF examinations will take place from JUNE 12th – 13th and 25SS & 25SP examinations will take place from JULY 28th, 2025 to AUGUST 7th, 2025 – as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.
Qualified candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, and any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (PDF format), addressed to Faculty Dean, Algoma University. TO APPLY, VISIT THIS LINK. Applicants may be asked to supply letters of reference or to give permission for the PTAC to contact references by telephone or e-mail. NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
NOTE: applications will no longer be accepted via email.
NOTE: sections with “L” listed are labs, example 007L1 and “C” is listed to highlight condensed courses.
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.).
*Remote Synchronous/Asynchronous Instruction: 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.
* Hybrid Instruction: 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).
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary
Lecture $7,536.71 (4% vacation pay $301.47) Total – $7,838.18 (3 credit course).
Part-Time Contract Faculty Member’s base salary `
Lab $1,884.17 plus 4% vacation ($75.36) = $1,959.53 (.75 credit)
Academic Term, Course Day/Time, Deadline | Course, Description and Qualifications |
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Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must have the minimum academic qualifications and the minimum relevant professional experience that aligns with the job posting (above).
Application Process
Please 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]
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.