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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.

Assistant Registrar, Academic Systems

The Assistant Registrar, Academic Systems is a key leader in the Office of the Registrar (RO), focusing on providing functional, operational & technical expertise and management of the University’s various Student Administration Systems (SAS), and other related business systems. By leading a team of functional specialists, they will oversee the maintenance of the student administration systems and scheduling. The incumbent will also plan and oversee the implementation of innovative and technical solutions to further service the mission of the RO, and enhance the student experience and the University community as a whole.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Associate Registrar, Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarship

Reporting to the University Registrar, the Associate Registrar of Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarship is a senior-level registrar responsible for overseeing the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarship Office. They play a crucial role in supporting students’ academic and financial needs while ensuring efficient and compliant administrative processes within the university. They oversee the distribution of scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance ensuring compliance with the federal institutional regulations and policies governing student financial aid. They manage and supervise a team of staff members and work collaboratively with the other units under the Registrar’s Office (Admissions, Advising and Enrollments), Student Services, and Recruitments to coordinate the distribution of financial resources providing enhanced support for students pursuing higher education at the university. A suitable candidate must have strong leadership, and interpersonal skills to proficiently handle the dynamic nature of the role. Strong understanding of the financial aid processes, knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies. We seek a candidate with a passion for higher education who aspires to be a valuable contributor to our academic community.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Life Health & Safety and Security Specialist

The Life Health & Safety and Security Specialist will report to the Manager, Life Safety and Security, to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. The department aims to establish a workplace that meets legislative, regulatory, and University standards and fosters a culture of prioritizing health, safety and well-being. The Specialist role is crucial in creating and endorsing a safe and progressive work environment across assigned campuses.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

As part of an internal development team, the role of the Senior Business Intelligence Developer is to ensure that our business applications operate in an efficient, effective, and secure manner. This position provides expertise and support in developing, integrating, and maintaining business systems and other internal development projects on campus, with an emphasis on reporting services for staff and students and providing evidence based data.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Graduate Studies Assistant (6-Month Contract)

Working under the supervision of the Associate Vice-President Academic, the Graduate Studies Assistant (GSA) ensures the smooth operation and confidentiality of the Graduate Studies office, focusing on service excellence in support of the growing efforts of Graduate Studies at Algoma University. The GSA will provide administrative support, respond to inquiries regarding graduate programming, and assist students, faculty, and internal departments (e.g., Registrar’s Office, Research Office, and Academic departments) by providing up-to-date graduate school information. The GSA is responsible for providing information about, and maintaining, the School of Graduate Studies policies, procedures, and file systems, as well as liaising with the Office of the Registrar, graduate program officers, relevant graduate committees, relevant graduate committees, and relevant department chairs, Deans, faculty and academic advisors. This position will also assist with Quality Council reviews and the submission of graduate student proposals for external funding and assist with recruitment events and other activities. This position requires initiative, professionalism, tact, attention to detail, discretion, and sound problem-solving skills to ensure excellence in customer/student services and administrative duties.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Learning Management System (LMS) Support Agent

The Learning Management System (LMS) Support Agent is responsible for the day-to-day support of Moodle and Brightspace. Using a ticket system, the LMS Support Agent will be primarily responsible for providing frontline LMS support to faculty. They will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to use of both LMSs and escalate issues to other support avenues as needed. The LMS Support Agent will also contribute to training faculty on the use of the LMSs. Additionally, they will work with the CTL Team to prepare the LMS environments for the start of each term and contribute to discussions on how to improve LMS faculty support. As needed, the LMS Support Agent will provide support to virtual classes and instructors teaching using the on-site virtual classroom.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

Wellness Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager, Student Wellbeing, the Wellness Support and Sexual & Gender Violence Prevention Evaluator will work in a collaborative environment with Student Success, Anishinaabe Initiatives, and Wellness Support teams.  The position is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of wellness, sexual, gender-based, and intimate partner violence; sexual and street harassment primary prevention training and educational activities through a cross-cultural approach.  The position will participate in the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for wellness support and violence prevention programs and services for the department.  It will collaborate with departmental colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate theory- and evidence-informed support and prevention strategies. Work Collaboratively with the Wellness teams, community programs and the Sexual Violence Task Force, and student groups.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, 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. 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

Sault Ste. Marie Campus

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

 

Algoma University invites applications for the position of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Sault Ste. Marie for the 2024 Spring semester.

 

Terms:

24SF – April 29, 2024 – June 7, 2024

24SP – April 29, 2024 – July 23, 2024 

24SS – June 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024

 

24SF examinations will take place June 10, 2024 – June 11, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.

24SP and 24SS examinations will take place July 24 – August 2, 2024 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 rate salary –

Lecture  $7,352.89 (4% vacation pay $294.12) Total – $7,647.00 (3 credit)

Lab  $1,838.22 plus 4% vacation ($73.53) = $1,911.75 (.75 credit)

 

 

Academic Term, Course Day/Time, DeadlineCourse, Description and Qualifications

Algoma University invites applications for the position of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) in Brampton for the 2024 Spring semester.

Terms:

24SF – April 29, 2024 – June 7, 2024

24SP – April 29, 2024 – July 23, 2024

24SS – June 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024

24SF examinations will take place June 10, 2024 – June 11, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.

24SP and 24SS examinations will take place July 24 – August 2, 2024 as scheduled by the Registrar in consultation with the Department.

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 rate salary

Lecture $7,352.89 (4% vacation pay $294.12) Total – $7,647.00 (3 credit course)

Lab $1,838.22 plus 4% vacation ($73.53) = $1,911.75 (.75 credit)

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Term, Course Day/Time, DeadlineCourse, Description and Qualifications

Algoma University – TIMMINS 

Algoma University invites applications for the positions of Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) on our Timmins campus for the 2024 SPRING semester.

 

Terms:

24SF  –   APRIL 29th, 2024  – JUNE 7, 2024

24SP  –  APRIL 29th, 2024  – JULY 23rd, 2024

24SS  –  JUNE 12, 2024 – JULY 23rd, 2024

The 24SF examinations will take place on JUNE 10th, 2024 – JUNE 11th, 2024. The 24SP & 24SS  examinations will take place from JULY 24th – AUGUST 2, 2024 – 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 rate salary – $7,352.89 (4% vacation pay $294.12) Total – $7,647.00

 

 

Academic Term, Course Day/Time, DeadlineCourse, Description and Qualifications

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 2024 SPRING semester.

Terms:

24SF  –   APRIL 29th, 2024  – JUNE 7, 2024

24SP  –  APRIL 29th, 2024  – JULY 23rd, 2024

24SS  –  JUNE 12, 2024 – JULY 23rd, 2024

The 24SF examinations will take place on JUNE 10th, 2024 – JUNE 11th, 2024. The 24SP & 24SS  examinations will take place from JULY 24th – AUGUST 2, 2024 – 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.

 

Lecture  $7,352.89 (4% vacation pay $294.12) Total – $7,647.00 (3 credit)

Lab  $1,838.22 plus 4% vacation ($73.53) = $1,911.75 (.75 credit)

 

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).

Academic Term, Course Day/Time, DeadlineCourse, Description and Qualifications

Critical Thinking/Logic Question Developer

The Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science (Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada) is seeking applicants to a research assistant position starting March 25, 2024 or as soon as possible, and finishing after the 169 hours are worked, or at the latest by May 30, 2024. The successful candidate will work remotely to build a bank of critical thinking questions that require students to identify good and bad reasoning/logic. Questions will be part of a game used to help students build critical thinking skills, where their daily scores are tallied and there is a leaderboard so students can see who the top performers are.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Plant and Soil Ecology

Algoma University’s Plant & Soil Ecology lab is currently seeking an exceptional postdoctoral fellow at the Sault Ste. Marie campus. The research will center around an NSERC-funded project conducted in collaboration with Dr. Stephen Mayor of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The project’s primary objective is to elucidate the impact of climate change factors on plant-soil biotic interactions following wildfires, with direct implications for boreal forest community assembly, key soil processes, ecological succession, and tree migration. Special emphasis will be placed on mycorrhizal symbioses, including both ecto- and endomycorrhizas.

The project entails replicated permanent plots situated in diverse forest types within the vicinity of Pukaskwa National Park, renowned as one of Canada’s most iconic parks. The appointed postdoc will be provided with the necessary resources to conduct field work, as well as access to state-of-the-art laboratories, greenhouses, and growth chamber facilities. Available facilities include a molecular lab equipped with second-generation sequencing instruments and a Level 2 microbiology lab. 

The lab is located at the Sault Ste. Marie, ON campus in the new Biosciences & Technology Convergence Centre. The Ontario Forestry Research Institute is located within walking distance.

For further information about this position and how to apply for it, please click here.

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]

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.