Academic Coordinator, Criminal Justice

Athabasca University; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an Academic Coordinator in Criminal Justice to oversee the teaching and administration of their Criminal Justice Program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a related field, and should be experienced in distance learning and digital teaching technologies. This part-time position is set to end on June 17, 2027, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree required; PhD preferred.
• Experience in distance learning preferred.
• Familiarity with digital teaching technologies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the teaching, administration and maintenance of the Criminal Justice Program.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of course tutors.
• Handle student issues like grade appeals and course credit challenges.

Skills

Expertise in Criminal Justice

Familiarity with distance learning

Familiarity with digital teaching technologies

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field

PhD in a related field

Job description

Overview

Athabasca University\'s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is recruiting to the position of Academic Coordinator, Criminal Justice.

This is a part-time (0.2 FTE) term position ending June 17, 2027.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest Faculty at Athabasca University and offers a wide range of online courses and programs in education, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and social sciences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusiveness, collegiality, openness, and cultural awareness, and furthering access, belonging, and accountability within the Faculty and beyond. Our Faculty includes accomplished scholars and instructors with expertise in innovative research and teaching, supported by a dedicated team of staff. We take great pride in being a student-centered Faculty, focused on ensuring that your academic journey is rich, meaningful, and memorable.

The Position

The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the teaching, administration and maintenance of Athabasca University\'s Criminal Justice Program. Coordinator duties include supervising and monitoring the performance of course tutors (who teach and consult with students and mark their assignments), handling student issues as they are brought forward by students, tutors, or the institution (e.g. grade appeals, course credit challenges, academic misconduct cases, transfer credit requests), and service to the Centre for Social Sciences (e.g. attending meetings held by the Centre and by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences).

Qualifications

Athabasca University is hiring an academic coordinator with expertise in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field. A minimum of a Master\'s degree is required; a PhD is preferred. Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies would also be preferred assets.

The full job profile can be viewed at Academic Coordinator.

Contact

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Eloy Rivas-Sanchez, Chair, Centre for Social Sciences by phone at 1-844-549-2090 or by e-mail at [e-mail].