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Human Resources Administrative Assistant (HRAA)
Posted February 2, 2012

Full-time (35 hours/week), non-union

Reporting to Director of Human Resources
- B.B.A. or equivalent, with some experience in a confidential capacity where the exercise of discretion was required; experience in a post-secondary environment preferred
- Successful completion of a Human Resources certificate and working towards CHRP designation
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability as a recording secretary
- Demonstrated proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet computer applications, Word and Excel preferred along with Power Point
- Knowledge of an HRIS system an asset
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet relevant deadlines
- Ability to work independently, under deadlines and pressure
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the job
For additional information and a detailed job description, please click here. (PDF)

Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability along with a resume and the names and contact information of 3 references to the attention of:
Karen Doyle, Director of Human Resources
hr@algomau.ca
no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012
Project Development Liaison (12 Month Internship – 35 hours per week)
Posted February 2, 2012

Qualifications:
Northern Ontario secondary school graduates 29 years of age or under who recently graduated (within 3 years) from an accredited college or university. Northern Ontario secondary school graduate or a secondary school graduate from outside of Northern Ontario who has resided in the North for at least 12 consecutive months. Internships must provide first-time employment in a related field. The applicant must also not have previously participated in an internship program.

Primary Function:
Under the direction of a Faculty Researcher, the Project Development Liaison will plan, implement, and evaluate events along the Algoma rail lines in conjunction with stakeholder groups, cyclists and artists.

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Coordinate promotions, workshops, meetings, and presentations
- Event planning along the Algoma Central Railway and Huron Central Rail line
- Liaison and communication with regional stakeholders and community partners
- Develop, maintain and promote communication tools (website, newsletter, brochure)
- Engage and organize volunteers
- Maintain email lists for up-to-date media contacts and members
- Co-ordinate a film screening and distribution plan for rail documentary
- Attend public meetings, information sessions, workshops and conferences
- Work in partnership with the East Algoma Chiefs Mayors and Reeves Council, funding bodies, and regional stakeholders to support the development of a feasibility study regarding passenger rail service along the Huron Central Railway
- Report on activities and provide recommendations for future development
- Conduct an environmental scan of bike-train products currently operating in Canada
- Attend meetings with project steering committee
- Prepare grant and funding applications
- Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings
Skills & Qualifications:
- Recent diploma or degree in Business, Community Economic & Social Development, Communications or related discipline.
- Experience writing grant and funding applications
- Excellent interpersonal, written and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Website and web communication skills
- Media communication skills
- Knowledge of community-based research methods
- Knowledge of rail infrastructure and graphic design an asset
Working Conditions:
The hours of work will be from 8:30 – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday with some flexible hours.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by 4:00pm

Please send cover letter and resume to:
NORDIK Institute
Project Development Liaison Internship
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4
Email: hr@algomau.ca
Courses Requiring Instructors: Timmins
Posted January 27, 2012

Algoma University invites applications for the position of sessional instructors for the Spring 2012 semester in Timmins.

Term Course # Course Name

12SF SWRK 3707 Social Work and Law

Term:

12SF: April 30 - June 8, 2012 (exams June 11-12)

Minimum qualifications include:
- a relevant graduate degree with teaching experience preferred or
- an equivalent combination of a relevant honours undergraduate degree and 5 years teaching experience
Deadline for submission of applications: 4 p.m., February 6, 2012
- Positions may be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found
- Only those successful candidates will be contacted
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Algoma University encourages applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references addressed to Dr. Arthur Perlini, Dean, Algoma University. Email: deanapps@algomau.ca

Courses Requiring Instructors: Brampton

Posted January 27, 2012

Algoma University invites applications for the position of sessional instructors for the Spring 2012 semester in Brampton.

Term	Course #	Course Name
12SP	ADMN 1016	Introduction to Canadian Business
12SP	ADMN 1126	Understanding and Using Financial Information
12SP	ADMN 1306	Commercial Law
12SP	ADMN 2107	Intermediate Accounting II
12SP	ADMN 2406	Business Ethics
12SP	ADMN 2607	Introduction to Management Science
12SP	ADMN 2906	Occupational Health and Safety
12SP	ADMN 3117	Financial Management II
12SP	ADMN 3126	Marketing Concepts
12SP	ADMN 4866	Advanced Cost Accounting
12SP	ADMN 4336	Marketing Communications
12SP	ADMN 4947	Advertising Theory and Practice
12SP	ECON 1006	Introduction to Microeconomics
12SP	ECON 1007	Introduction to Macroeconomics

Term:

12SP: April 30 – July 24, 2012 (exams July 25-27)

Minimum qualifications include:

a relevant graduate degree with teaching experience preferred or
an equivalent combination of a relevant honours undergraduate degree and 5 years teaching experience

Deadline for submission of applications: 4 p.m., February 20, 2012

Positions may be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found
Only those successful candidates will be contacted

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Algoma University encourages applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references addressed to Dr. Arthur Perlini, Dean, Algoma University. Email: deanapps@algomau.ca

Courses Requiring Instructors: Sault Ste. Marie

Posted January 27, 2012

Algoma University invites applications for the position of sessional instructors for the Spring 2012 semester in Sault Ste. Marie.

Term	Course #	Course Name
12SP	ADMN 1016	Introduction to Canadian Business
12SP	ADMN 1126	Understanding and Using Financial Information
12SP	ADMN 3117	Financial Management II
12SP	ADMN 3127	Service Marketing
12SP	ADMN 4937	Marketing Research I
12SF	BIOL 3906	Special Topics in Biology I: Disease Biology
12SF	BIOL 3907	Special Topics in Biology II: Human Evolution
12SF	CESD 1007	Introduction to Community Economic & Social Development II
12SS	CESD 3906	Special Topics I: Food Security, Sovereignty, Globalization
12SF	CESD 4906A	CESD Selected Topics I: Culture, Identity and Place
12SF	CESD 4906A	CESD Selected Topics I: Culture, Identity and Place
12SF	CESD 4906B	CESD Selected Topics I: Introduction to Economic Development I
12SS	CESD 4907	CESD Selected Topics II: Introduction to Economic Development II
12SF	COSC 2946	Object Oriented Programming Using JAVA
12SP	ECON 2065	Introduction to Economic Development
12SP	ECON 2065	Introduction to Economic Development
12SF	ENGL 1501	Language and Writing I: Basic Skills
12SS	ENGL 1502	Language and Writing II: Academic Writing
12SF	HIST 3906	Selected Topics in History I: History of Canadian Childhood, Adolesence, Youth
12SS	JURI 3606	Legal Regulations of Parent-Child Relationships
12SF	MATH 1036	Calculus I
12SP	MUSC 1801	Class Guitar
12SF	PSYC 3907	Special Topics in Psychology II: Hearing Science
12SP	STAT 2126	Introduction to Statistics
12SP	STAT 2126	Introduction to Statistics
12SP	STAT 2606	Business Statistics
12SS	SWRK 3606	Social Work with Victims of Abuse
12SF	VISA 3026	Special Topics in Studio I
12SS	VISA 3027	Special Topics in Studio II
12SF	VISA 3906	Selected Topics in History I: History of Canadian Childhood, Adolesence, Youth

Term:

12SF: April 30 - June 8, 2012 (exams June 11-12)

12SP: April 30 – July 24, 2012 (exams July 25-27)

12SS: June 13 - July 24, 2012 (exams July 25-27)

Minimum qualifications include:

a relevant graduate degree with teaching experience preferred or
an equivalent combination of a relevant honours undergraduate degree and 5 years teaching experience

Deadline for submission of applications: 4 p.m., February 20, 2012

Positions may be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found
Only those successful candidates will be contacted

Director of Human Resources
Posted January 18, 2012

The Director of Human Resources provides effective human resource leadership throughout the University. This key administrative position reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. The Director will provide guidance on recruitment planning, policies and process development, and institution-wide training, and will provide effective strategic support to the Administrative Team.

As a member of Administration, the Director of Human Resources understands the importance of careful investment of resources in human capital and also recognizes that superior employee relations are critical to the effective functioning of the organization. The director understands and promotes the positive linkage between the quality of life and wellness of employees and their commitment to helping the University succeed in reaching its objectives.

The successful candidate will provide competencies in the following key areas:
- Employee Relations/Collective Bargaining
- Human Resources Planning, Recruitment, and Selection
- Payroll and Benefits
- Human Rights
- Training and Development
Qualifications:
- University degree with an emphasis in Human Resources
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) in good standing an asset
- Minimum of ten years experience in Human Resources with additional experience in a post-secondary setting
- Extensive experience in collective bargaining
- Formal training in mediation and conflict resolution
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with the myriad of individuals and organizations that Human Resources must deal with on a daily basis
- Familiarity with HR software an asset
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume outlining suitability for the position along with three references to the attention of:

Sean Dwyer, Vice President of Finance and Administration
Algoma University, 1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4
Confidential Fax: 705-949-4121
Email: hr@algomau.ca
The application deadline is Friday, February 10, 2012, at 4:00PM
Faculty Position: Music

Posted January 17, 2012

Algoma University invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position in Music that will begin on 1 July 2012. By the time of appointment, a completed PhD or a DMA is desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and scholarship, as well as a willingness to lead the growth of our flourishing music programme.

The successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching, and an active, ongoing research and/or performance portfolio. In addition to committee work, administrative duties will include serving as the Director of the Music programme. This involves developing course schedules, administering the programme’s budget, managing Music equipment and facilities, organizing and grading juries, as well as contributing to recruitment activities and community outreach. The position requires the successful applicant to coordinate sessional instructors for university courses, as well music teachers for applied lessons. She or he will also liaise with the Algoma Conservatory of Music, one of Ontario’s largest non-profit conservatories of music.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a CV, a description of their current and future research and/or performance projects (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of several of their most significant publications or performances to Dr. Arthur Perlini, Dean, via deanapps@algomau.ca. Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file with the file name identifying the applicant. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. Applications will be accepted until 29 February 2012, or until the position is filled. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.
Faculty Position: Fine Arts

Posted December 15, 2011

The Department of Fine Arts & Music at Algoma University invites applications for a 9 month limited term appointment in Fine Arts at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2012. The successful candidate must have completed an MFA, a demonstrated commitment to studio practice, and undergraduate teaching, and possess research expertise in several of the following: Drawing, Painting, Inter-media. Secondary background in Art History would be an asset.

Interested candidates should forward, electronically, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a CD containing 20 images of the candidate’s work and 20 images of student work, a statement of their teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation from academic references, to: Dr. Arthur Perlini Academic Dean, Algoma University deanapps@algomau.ca by March 1, 2012-or until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.
Faculty Position: Social Work

Posted December 15, 2011

The HBSW program at Algoma University invites applications for two full time, tenure-track appointments, one at assistant professor level and one at the associate professor level, beginning July 1, 2012. Candidates are required to demonstrate a familiarity with teaching social work at the BSW level with a focus on structural, Indigenous, feminist, and Northern, rural/remote perspectives. The preferred areas of expertise candidates will possess include social welfare policy, health and mental health, sexual diversity, homelessness/housing, social justice, law, and/or direct practice with individuals and families. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active program of teaching, research, and service. Candidates must possess a PhD in either Social Work or a related discipline and at least one degree in social work.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research plans (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and reprints of one or two of their most significant publications to Dr. Arthur Perlini Academic Dean, Algoma University deanapps@algomau.ca by March 1, 2012-or until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.
Faculty Position: Business and Economics (1)

Posted December 15, 2011

Algoma University invites applications for a contract limited appointment or tenure track appointment at a junior level of Assistant Professor or at Lecturer, beginning July 1, 2012. Candidates must have a Ph.D., evidence of excellent teaching ability at the undergraduate level, and demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program. The successful candidate must possess expertise in Marketing or Human Resources. Applicants with teaching interests in Marketing Research, Business Statistics, and Service Marketing OR in Training and Development, Compensation, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Planning, Organizational Behaviour, and Management of Human Resources will be considered. A CHRP designation is an asset if applying for the Human Resources position.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research plans (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and reprints of one or two of their most significant publications to Dr. Arthur Perlini Academic Dean, Algoma University deanapps@algomau.ca by March 1, 2012-or until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.
Faculty Position: Business and Economics (2)

Posted December 15, 2011

Algoma University invites applications for a contract limited appointment or tenure track appointment at a junior level of Assistant Professor or at Lecturer, beginning July 1, 2012. The successful candidate must possess expertise in Accounting. Applicants with teaching interests in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Theory, and/or Auditing, and the ability to teach in at least two of these areas will be given priority consideration.

Candidates must have an accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA), evidence of excellent teaching ability at the undergraduate level, and demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program. Priority will be given to applicants with a Ph.D., while applicants who are ABD or hold a relevant Master’s degree with significant directly related professional experience will also be considered.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a CV, a research plan (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and reprints of their three most significant publications to Dr. Arthur Perlini, Academic Dean via deanapps@algomau.ca. Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file with the file name identifying the applicant. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012, or until the position is filled. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.
Faculty Position: Mathematics and Computer Science

Posted December 15, 2011

Algoma University invites applications for a 9 month contract limited appointment beginning September 1, 2012. The successful candidate should have completed a PhD in Computer Science or related field, have a demonstrated commitment to research, and experience in teaching Computer Science undergraduate courses.

The Department of Math and Computer Science is currently offering several programs including the Bachelor of Computer Science with specialization in Computer Games Technology (Programming), the Bachelor of Computer Science with specialization in Creative Arts and Computer Games Technology (Design), the Bachelor of Computer Science with specialization in Business Management Systems, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a CV, a research plan (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Arthur Perlini, Academic Dean via deanapps@algomau.ca. Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file with the file name identifying the applicant. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012 or until the position is filled. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Faculty Position: Geography

Posted December 15, 2011

Algoma University invites applications for a contract limited appointment or tenure-track appointment at a junior level of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2012. We seek a human geographer with expertise in resource management (energy, land, air, water, forests, or minerals) and associated environmental issues and policy. Additional consideration will be given to those with experience working with indigenous and/or resource-based communities, and those with Canadian and Great Lakes regional interests. The candidate must be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate courses in human geography. Strong teaching skills are required. The successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program and secure external research funding is an asset.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a CV, a research plan (up to two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and reprints of their three most significant publications to: Dr. Arthur Perlini, Academic Dean at: deanapps@algomau.ca . Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file with the file name identifying the applicant. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012 or until the position is filled. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The university web site offers a good introduction to Algoma University, situated in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.

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