Job Description

Online Facilitator, Sociology, SOC 216.3 (Fully Online)
Primary Purpose: The in the College of Arts and Science and the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning invite applications for an Online Facilitator to instruct during Term 2 of the 2025/2026 academic session from January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026. This is a concurrent appointment for multiple cross-listed online sections of this course.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Department Head of the Department of Sociology, this position is responsible for instructing and facilitating an online distance education class. The online instructor will use web-based course tools to communicate with students, facilitate discussions and accept and grade assignments. Applicants must have above average technical, administrative and pedagogical competencies. The position can exercise some discretion regarding office hours ensuring active participation and timely communication with students and administrators. The online instructor must be committed to online teaching, act professionally, communicate clearly (written and oral) and foster student involvement through activities and discussions that are vibrant and engaging to facilitate positive student outcomes.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Ensures that the online class materials follow appropriate copyright reporting guidelines and policies and are up-to-date and available for student access prior to the start of term
• Maintains regular office hours for student inquiries regarding online course material, assignments and evaluation
• Actively monitors and facilitates online group discussion activities (if applicable)
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students to review and update progress towards their learning goals, performance of coursework, and overall course progress
• Reports any concerns regarding student progress to the Department Head
• Grades all assignments within one week of student submission and return to students with informative feedback
• Prepares and grades final examination and reports final marks
• Invigilates the final exam (if required)
• Provides feedback to the Department Head regarding possible minor revision or corrections to online content

Education: Candidates are expected to hold a PhD in Sociology; ABD applicants or those in a closely related discipline will also be considered.
Experience: A relevant teaching position and/or experience teaching a course with related content. Experience teaching in an online setting is considered an asset.
Skills: Proficient computer applications and technology skills, including web-based course tool (Canvas Course Tools), word processing, email, internet, and other peripheral accessories and software programs; effective leadership, communication and teaching skills; ability to effectively interact, motivate and build relationships with a diverse student population; demonstrated ability to deal with multiple priorities and effectively organize time in a self-directed manner.
Department: Sociology
Status: Term 4 months otherJanuary 1 - April 30, 2026
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): .32
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Instructional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/27/2025
Closing Date: 11/2/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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