Academic Expert Marker - COMP ; TERM

Athabasca University's Learning Services Tutorial Department is seeking a temporary Academic Expert Marker for the following course ending July 31, 2027:

COMP 351 - Ethics in Computing and Information Systems:
Link to Syllabus

Qualifications and Experience Required: A minimum of a Master's degree required (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, and/or Ethics.

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 Brightspace 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.

For further information about this position, please contact Dr. Stella George, Associate Professor and Course Coordinator at

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.