Affiliated and Federated institutions

Date of Posting: August 28, 2024
Position: Contract Academic Staff

St. Jerome’s University invites applications for contract teaching appointments during the Winter 2025 term.

• *In Person: These courses are scheduled for in person delivery on campus.
• **Online: These courses will be delivered fully online, asynchronously, supported through the University of Waterloo Centre for Extended Learning. The instructor will be provided with a preprepared course to work with. This includes all content and a complete set of assignments with related tool settings (dropboxes, discussion boards, etc.) fully set-up. The instructor will have limited ability to modify the content substantially.

Per Course Stipend: $9,453.76 (plus 4% vacation pay)
Total # of Classroom Hours: 36 (on campus); n/a (online)

Application:
In accordance with the Collective Agreement between St. Jerome’s University and the St. Jerome’s University Academic Staff Association (Contract Academic Staff Unit), consideration of applicants will include an assessment of academic credentials, previous performance, experience, and support for the mission of St. Jerome’s University.

Applications should include:

1. a letter detailing their interest in and suitability for the position – letters may be addressed to Dr. Carol Ann MacGregor, Vice President Academic and Dean;
2. a curriculum vitae with contact information; and
3. evidence of positive teaching performance, such as teaching evaluations, letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and previous syllabi where applicable.

Note:

• Candidates who have not previously taught at St. Jerome’s University may be asked to supply letters of reference or give permission for the Employer to contact referees by telephone or email.
• If applying for more than one course from all courses currently available to Contract Academic Staff, only one application is needed, but your application letter must specify the course(s) [title and code] you are interested in teaching.

Deadline:
All applications must be submitted electronically by September 20, 2024, to Christine Schwendinger, Academic Operations Manager, St. Jerome’s University (cschwen@uwaterloo.ca).

Further Information:
The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

For more information on St. Jerome’s University, visit www.sju.ca.

United College at the University of Waterloo

Job Description: Communications Officer

Grade: G ($56,858 - $71,073)

Reports to: Director of External Relations

Job Status: Full-Time, regular

Location: On-site

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of External Relations, the Communications Officer is responsible for the administrative, communications, outreach, and event support required to raise the profile of United College, foster engagement, and enhance key relationships (ex. alumni, donors, friends, prospective students). Generating content for various communications channels (ex. social media, website, newsletters) is a priority of this position. This position is part of the External Relations team.

Job Tasks:

• Generates regular content for United College social media platforms, keeping all accounts up-to-date, active, and engaging. This is a key priority of this position.
• Initiates and produces content for website and newsletters, highlighting United College programs, activities, student life, alumni achievements, etc. This is a key priority of this position.
• Responsible for maintaining United College website to reflect changing priorities and staff/faculty feedback.
• Collaborates with the Director of External Relations on the development of College-wide publications (ex. the Toasty Telegram, holiday cards).
• Leads alumni-focused communications/storytelling (ex. alumni profile pieces).
• Pursues sponsorship opportunities for College-wide events and initiatives and develops sponsorship materials.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining donor and alumni database (Raiser’s Edge).
• Assists the Director of External Relations in organizing and executing alumni-focused initiatives (ex. alumni reunions, award presentations).
• Collaborates with the External Relations team on College-wide events and initiatives (ex. golf tournament, Stanley Knowles dinner/lecture, Giving Day).
• Other tasks, initiatives, and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Undergraduate university degree in any subject area.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, inside or outside the post-secondary sector.

Skills:

• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple and competing demands is critical.
• Strong written communication skills are a necessity, including longer-form writing (ex. articles).
• Graphic design skills are an asset.
• Experience producing content for and maintaining social media accounts is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team, including task sharing and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a defined reporting structure.
• Strong relationship building skills, including strong verbal communication.
• Competency in, or willingness and ability to learn, website content management systems.

The committee will begin reviewing applications starting August 19th, 2024.

To apply, forward your cover letter and current resume to utdcareers@uwaterloo.ca