Athabasca University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Inclusive Education commencing February 1, 2027.This is a full-time position located in Alberta. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest Faculty at Athabasca University and is home to a diverse community of educators, researchers, and learners committed to excellence in online education. As the Dean notes:
"We offer a diverse range of courses and programs in education, distance education, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and social sciences. Our undergraduate and graduate offerings are designed to equip you with critical thinking skills, information literacy, theoretical knowledge, and other essential competencies to navigate our rapidly changing world and deepen your understanding of both current and historical issues.
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 Athabasca University is a fully accredited and comprehensive academic and research post-secondary institution with a commitment to facilitating open access to education. The Inclusive Education Program is housed within the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach new courses, based on their research expertise and as determined by the needs of the program. The candidate will also teach, coordinate, and revise the existing courses in the program, as well as supervise tutors for these courses. Evidence of a strong research record and teaching excellence is required, and experience in supervising graduate students will be considered an asset. When opportunities arise, the successful candidate will be required to teach in the graduate program(s). Commitment to exploring and advancing the use of contemporary digital technologies in online teaching and learning is required. All faculty members are expected to participate in administrative committees, including those pertaining to centre, faculty, or university-wide endeavors. Additionally, members are expected to participate in service to the greater external community.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a PhD in Educational Psychology (Inclusive Education) and will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a robust research record, and success in securing Tri-Agency or comparable external research funding. We are seeking a candidate with teaching experience, and an active research program and publication record in Psychological Studies in Education, with a focus on instructional and assessment practices (including Technology-Assisted) that embrace a universal, strength-based approach to support students with individual learning needs. Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies are also preferred assets.
The institutional academic job profile can be viewed at: Academic Role Description
ContactFor further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Hugh Notman, Associate Dean, Research and Learning by phone at 1-855-478-4526 or by e-mail at hughn@athabascau.ca
Athabasca FirstWherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to 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 OffersBenefits 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)
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.
While all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Successful applicants must reside in Alberta, Canada. Working outside of Canada is not supported by AU. You are legally not permitted to work for AU if you are living outside of Canada.
