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Assistant professor (Athabasca University)

Assistant Professor, Multimedia and Software Engineering, School of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Science and Technology

The Assistant Professor (five year term position), Multimedia and Software Engineering, will be responsible for the coordination and revision of current courses as well as course development in the area of multimedia and software engineering, maintaining a research program in a related discipline, and service to the university and community.

In the role of successfully delivering and developing assigned programs and courses, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas both directly and in conjunction with support staff:  tutoring; assignment and exam marking; conducting seminars and workshops as required; maintaining student records; undergraduate and graduate course development, maintenance and revision.  Within these areas, the successful candidate will be hiring and supervising instructors; evaluating student performance and advising on the acquisition of learning resources.  Candidates should be familiar with online systems of course delivery and related student services.

The successful candidate will conduct research in the field of multimedia and software engineering and will maintain an active research program with opportunity for collaboration within the Faculty of Science & Technology.

Service to the university and community is included in this role.  The successful candidate will serve on university committees.  Aside from the opportunity to participate in the development of program proposals, the Assistant Professor can assist with student recruitment and outreach initiatives that promote computing science.

http://www1.athabascau.ca/hr/careers/jobprofiles/academic.doc/file_view

Further information regarding this position may be obtained from Dr. Oscar Lin at (780) 989-2591 or via email:  oscarl@athabascau.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.  
When applying, please include your resume, letter of application, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three referees.A

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