Academic Integrity Officer

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Job Title: Academic Integrity Officer (AIO)

Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

OSSTF

Department: Centre for Teaching and Learning

Supervision Received: Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Supervision Exercised: Student Assistants

Location: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton, ON

# of Positions: 1 Sault Ste. Marie, 1 Brampton

Salary Scale: $58,996 to $73,745 annually

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Academic Integrity and Student Discipline 50%

B. Policy and Records Management 40%

C. Other Duties 10%

TOTAL

100%

The promotion of academic integrity is a key element of the University’s commitment to academic excellence. Reporting to the Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) provides leadership and expertise in the successful promotion and implementation of academic integrity policy, procedures, best practices, and educational supports across the university to ensure a consistent institutional approach. Working closely with other units across the University, the AIO is responsible for educating and advising students, faculty and staff on the principles, policies, procedures, and practices of academic integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Academic Integrity and Student Discipline (50%)

• Work closely with Faculties, Student Success, University Library, Registrar’s Office, Innovation and Technology Services, and other internal stakeholders to develop an integrated institutional approach to academic integrity.
• Act as a resource for Faculty and Senate Committees on matters of academic integrity and provide input and guidance as requested.
• Provide one-on-one or small group consultations regarding potential breaches, processes, and penalties to faculty and students.
• Act as the resource for information, education, support, and training on Turnitin or alternatives. Research, report and make recommendations for alternative methods, technology, or other tools available.
• Liaise with the academic integrity staff and external academic integrity groups of other colleges and universities to build knowledge and share information.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Academic Integrity webpage and associated educational support resources and online modules in academic honesty.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the AlgomaU community on academic integrity-related matters.
• Using appropriate technology, gather, review and analyze metrics using all available data on incidents and educational supports and develop additional data gathering mechanisms (e.g., surveys or focus groups).
• Provide reports and analysis to appropriate stakeholders; develop and administer assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of the academic integrity programming and practices.
• Manage meetings and committees organized/established for academic integrity.
• Work with the responsible Dean, Faculty/Department Head/Chair, and instructors to investigate student misconduct and make recommendations on appropriate academic and non-academic penalties.
• Work with the Dean, Registrar’s Office, and Faculties/Departments to ensure the student discipline practices are consistent with University policies and best practices.
• Update the university’s academic integrity webpages to provide current, relevant and timely information for students on the student discipline process and tips for working with integrity.
• Compile term and annual statistics related to academic integrity policy and assess trends in student misconduct to identify opportunities to educate students on integrity matters.
• As a representative of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, work closely with the Dean, instructors, staff, and Student Success Office to educate students on plagiarism, cheating, and other academic integrity matters.
• Regularly interact with and represent the institution at the meetings of the Academic Integrity Council of Ontario and other such organizations.
• Oversee the implementation and seamless operation of the Academic Integrity course at the level of the whole institution.

2. Policy and Records Management (40%)

• Act as a resource to faculty, staff and students on all policies and procedures relating to academic integrity (e.g., Academic Honesty policy and procedures, Student Code of Conduct, Copyright policy etc.).
• Maintain records on relevant policies related to academic integrity and student discipline, ethical behaviour and grievances:
• Initiates and maintains case files in shared drive and physical forms where needed.
• Liaises with Registrar’s Office to manage student records related to Policy administration
• Liaises with the relevant Dean to prepare, issue and distribute allegation letters and discipline summaries
• Updates the relevant university system/database with all case details, and maintains a secure internal database
• Coordinates registration of students into academic integrity workshops.
• Maintains up-to-date allegation and summary letter templates.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of university policies and records related to privacy academic integrity.
• Review student records for validation of integrity statements in applications to academic programs.

3. Other Duties (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort : Minimal

Sitting (extended periods), walking (minimal), lifting (15 lbs), keyboarding (considerable time).

Physical Environment: Minimal

Minimal exposure to noise, and odours

Some exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions related to interaction with members of the public

Sensory Attention: Moderate

Frequent disruptions and daily front-line assistance with an “open-door” workspace

Frequent need to back-track to resume activities

High need for precise work

Mental Stress: Considerable

Frequent interruptions, occasionally engaging with disagreeable clients/members of the public

Occasional disruption to work-life balance to support/attend evening/weekend events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in any field, and advanced knowledge of academic integrity principles, with a minimum of (3) three years of demonstrated experience in academic integrity, student affairs and services, or student conduct, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Experience working in a unionized post-secondary environment is required.
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of various university academic policies and procedures and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong collaborative relationships.
• Excellent oral, written (specifically report writing) and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills required to problem solve.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple changing priorities.
• Excellent use of technology for collaboration.

Salary Scale:

$58,996 to $73,745 annually

Please submit a resume and cover letter (combined PDF) to talent.acquisition@algomau.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2024.

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.