Academic Coordinator, Anthropology
Athabasca University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is recruiting for an Academic Coordinator, Anthropology.
This is a part-time (0.2FTE) term position July 1, 2025 to August 14, 2026.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a diverse range of courses and programs in education, distance education, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and social sciences.
In the words of the Dean of the Faculty, "Our undergraduate and graduate offerings are designed to equip our learners with critical thinking skills, information literacy, theoretical knowledge, and other essential competencies to navigate our rapidly changing world and deepen their understanding of both current and historical issues.
We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, collegiality, openness, and cultural awareness, while embracing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 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 our learners' academic journeys are rich, meaningful, and memorable."
The Position:
The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the teaching, administration and maintenance of Athabasca University's Anthropology 272, 277, 320, 377, 390, 394, and 476 asynchronous undergraduate courses. Coordinator duties include supervising and monitoring the performance of course tutors (who teach and consult with students and mark their assignments), the handling of 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 archaeology/ anthropology. A minimum of a Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology 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 Information:
For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown, Chair, Centre for Social Sciences by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 1-844-830-1630.
Athabasca First
Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
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What AU Offers:
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.
All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities.
Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.
Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.