Academic Coordinator, Architecture

Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post‑secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background.

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 37,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.

AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.

Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.

Athabasca University's Faculty of Science and Technology is recruiting to the position of Academic Coordinator, Acrhitecture.
This is a part-time (0.2

FTE) term position ending October 2027.

About the Faculty:
Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is committed to fostering a meaningful and inclusive learning experience through excellence in teaching and scholarly activities. Our students, whether enrolled in programs or taking individual courses in science, computing science or architecture to fulfill other areas of study, are diverse in their demographic and geographical location.

In the realization of the themes of access, opportunity, and community, we aim to change lives and communities from local to global like no other university. In an increasingly complex world, our flexible model enables learners to obtain the necessary skills for future employment while developing their ability to be resilient, think creatively, and work collaboratively as global citizens.

Our faculty is home to emerging research, innovative courses, responsive student support, recognized programs, and community outreach. Please visit our website for more information:
Faculty of Science and Technology.

The Position:
Athabasca University is hiring a 0.2 FTE Academic Coordinator for a 1-year term position, with expertise in broad areas of architecture and/or engineering.

The Academic Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the teaching, administration, and maintenance of the following Graduate courses:

APST
505 Advanced Structures

APST
655 Whole Systems Design

APST
555 Architectural Design:
Lighting

APST
605 Architectural Design:
Acoustics

The Academic Coordinator duties include handling of student issues (grade appeals, course challenges, exam reviews, exams delivery when required, transfer credit assessment requests, academic misconduct), assessments, course revision, and supervising the team of Academic Experts (AEs) who are responsible for assisting students and marking. Service to the RAIC Centre for Architecture and the Faculty of Science and Technology through participation in meetings and committees is also required in the position.

Qualifications:

A Master's or PhD degree in architecture, engineering or a related field is required. A license as an architect or engineer would be an asset. Demonstrated expertise in topics related to the courses listed above. Extensive experience in online learning and familiarity with AU-specific digital teaching and administration technologies…