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ACCESS AND DISABILITY RESOURCES
Competition No. 21.12.219
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Tenure-Track
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
A review of applications will begin April 30, 2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
OPPORTUNITY
The Department of Access and Disability Resources in Student Affairs invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment, Professional Resource Faculty Learning Specialist, commencing July 1st, 2022, subject to final budgetary approval.
In this position, you will be responsible for facilitating access to all aspects of the MacEwan University experience for individuals with disabilities. Drawing on professional expertise and judgment, including understanding of relevant legislation and policy, the Learning Specialist identifies reasonable accommodations.
You will coordinate access to services and technologies for students with disabilities who experience barriers to full and equitable participation in their program, courses, and other post-secondary activities.
The Learning Specialist collaborates with members of the university community by sharing information about barriers to full participation (including the duty to accommodate) and universal design principles, encouraging the design and implementation of an accessible learning environment and participates in initiatives to accomplish this goal.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to serve on department and University committees, participate in projects and initiatives that advance the department’s strategic goals and engage in professional development activities.
Preferred candidates will have the following qualities:
- Graduate degree in Education, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, or related field including training and experience in psychological assessment methodologies.
- Experience working with adult learners with disabilities including a working knowledge of relevant legislation, practice models, and assistive technologies.
- Experience in post-secondary education.
- Knowledge and experience providing meta-cognitive strategy instruction.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in effective teamwork including collaboration, problem- solving and flexibility.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.
Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to:
Danica Rose
Learning Specialist, Chair
Access and Disability Resources
[email protected]
This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.
Accessibility Statement
We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [email protected] and we will support you to the best of our ability.
Personal Information Collection Notification
Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.
