Individualized Study Tutor - CMNS 455

Athabasca University (AU); Town of Athabasca; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an Individualized Study Tutor for the CMNS 455 - Media Ethics course. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in Communication Studies, have experience in teaching, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include providing academic support and grading assignments. This position offers competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree required (PhD preferred) in Communication Studies or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at a post-secondary level is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, administration and online/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to students and mark assignments.
• Assign and record final grades.
• Maintain accurate student records.

Job description

Overview

Athabasca University's Learning Services Tutorial Department is seeking an Individualized Study Tutor for the following course:

CMNS 455 - Media Ethics

Qualifications and Experience Required

A minimum of a Master's degree required (PhD preferred) in Communication Studies or related discipline.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have subject matter expertise and be responsible for providing academic assistance to students, for marking assignments, and for assigning and recording final grades. Teaching experience at a post-secondary level is required. Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies and online course delivery is preferred. Experience with adult education and Moodle online course delivery is considered an asset.

Along with the relevant academic credentials as mentioned above, this position requires excellent communication, organizational, administration and online/computer skills. The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability to maintain a high academic standard, maintain accurate student records, and return students\' work promptly and within the University\'s required service standards. Candidates must own or have access to a computer and internet with the capability to communicate with the University and students and the capability to run any applications required to perform tutorial support. Please see http://itss.athabascau.ca/docs/virtualdesktop.htm for more information on computer and internet connection requirements.

Contact Information

For further information about this position, please contact Program and Course Coordinator Dr. Karen Wallat [e-mail].

First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to Article 7 of The Board/CUPE Collective Agreement, followed by those candidates who are able to work from Alberta and then those who are able to work from within Canada.

Non-doctoral prepared employees: $243.25 prorated per block, per biweekly pay and/or $31.01 per hour.

Doctoral prepared employees: $252.98 prorated per block, per biweekly pay and/or $32.24 per hour.