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Academic Expert/Marker - GEOG 306

Remote
Athabasca, AB
CA$31 - CA$32/hour
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About the role

Athabasca University's Learning Services Tutorial Department is seeking an Academic Expert/Markerfor the following course:

GEOG 306 - Geomorphology: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms - Link to Syllabus

**Qualifications and Experience Required:**A minimum of a Master's degree required (PhD preferred) inPhysical Geography or Geology, with demonstrated specialization in Geomorphology. Competence in the interpretation of landforms and geomorphic processes using stereoscopic aerial photographs and topographic maps is required. The ability to mark and annotate student-submitted maps in digital format is expected.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this position, please contact Frdrique Pivot, Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator atfpivot@athabascau.ca.

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: $31.01 per hour.

Doctoral prepared employees: $32.24 per hour.

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