English and Scientific Literacy Numeracy Quiz Developer

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Job Title: English and Scientific Literacy Numeracy Quiz Developer

Position Status: Part-Time, Limited-Term Employee

Department: Biology

Supervision Received: Dr. Brandon Schamp

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour

Employment Term: 10 hours a week during 20 weeks

Start Date: ASAP, ideally commencing in November, 2024.

End Date: January 31, 2024

The Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences (Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, Canada) is seeking candidates to work with faculty to develop a bank of
literacy/numeracy quiz questions for three upper-year courses within the Biology and
Environmental Science programs (BIOL4696 - Toxicology, ENVS XXXX Environmental Risk
Assessment, ENVS 3206 Environmental Chemistry). The successful candidate will work from
course materials, as well as a catalog of common grammatical errors/challenges that has
already been created. The successful applicant will be responsible for producing 15 quiz
questions for each of 10 chapters for each course, for a total of 450 questions across the
three courses.

The English and Scientific Literacy Numeracy Quiz Developer will design engaging and
effective assessments focused on English language proficiency and scientific
literacy/numeracy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of educational

principles and a passion for enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative
assessment methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify Student Needs: Conduct quiz questions (15 per chapter, 10 chapters per course, three courses) to understand specific weaknesses in English language, scientific literacy, and numeracy among students.
• Integrate Learning: Develop quiz questions in a way that combines language learning with scientific concepts, making them relevant to students' academic disciplines.
• Support Students: Create resources tailored to International/college transfer, and mature students to help them successfully migrate into, and find success in our programs.
• Collaborate with Faculty: Work with faculty to ensure that assessment tools and materials align with course content and learning objectives.
• Enhance Retention Rates: Develop quizzes that help students better learn course content and the means to effectively communicate their knowledge.
• Align with Workforce Needs: Research suggests that business owners find the literacy and numeracy skills of university graduates to be lacking. This work will address this need by creating tools that help students better develop these skills during their degrees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort: Minimal: The position entails working at a desk and/or computer.

Physical Environment: Minimal: No exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions.

Sensory Attention: Moderate: A moderate sensory effort is required to achieve accuracy in providing assistance with this position.

Mental Stress: Moderate: Work activities are performed with occasional exposure to one or more mental pressures but the stress would not be noticeably disruptive to the work nor result in unpleasant reaction (e.g. normal deadlines, client interactions, repetitious work, etc).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• An undergraduate sciences degree in B.Sc. in Biology or Environmental Science; however, applicants with M.Sc. or Ph.D will be preferred.
• Proficient in written English with a strong understanding of grammar, demonstrated through relevant coursework or professional experience in writing and mathematics.
• Computer literacy and good keyboard skills proficient in using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets and Slides) with file management and cloud software.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with a track record of reliability and accountability in previous roles.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring university-level science courses is desirable.
• Ability to work independently is a necessity.

To apply, please submit a digital application (cover letter, resume, sample of scientific writing), listing two references at nav.kaur@algomau.ca, by Wednesday, November 24, 2024.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

This position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The successful candidate, as a condition of employment, will be required to provide a Police Records Check.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.