Probationary (Tenure-Track) Position, Academic Skills Specialist – Student Services
Applications are invited for a full-time tenure-track appointment as an Academic Skills Specialist in Student Services.
The Academic Skills Centre offers one-to-one and small group instruction designed to help students understand and use mathematics. The duties of the Academic Skills Specialist will include assessing the needs of students and groups of students, developing, implementing and executing programs and services to meet these needs, and training and supervising Group and Peer Tutors. The Academic Skills Specialist will participate in the general initiatives of Student Services and collaborate with faculty in the development of targeted workshops. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in teaching calculus, statistics, and/or algebra to students across disciplines. Relevant training and experience will be considered as an asset.
Application deadline: June 29, 2026 or until the position is filled.
Start date: August 10, 2026 or upon availability of candidate.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics or related field. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s Degree and are invited to contact the Office of the Dean of Student Services on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Rank: Professional Associate
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: June 29, 2026 or until position is filled.
Start Date: August 10, 2026
Internal Applicants: Qualified internal applicants are invited to apply. Internal applicants are current full-time or part-time Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) Members on a continuing or regular appointment (does not include Contract Academic Staff (CAS)) or the spouse/partner of a current full-time or part-time BUFA Member on a continuing or regular appointment. Internal applicants are required to identify as such in their letter of application.
To Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package as one single electronic file (e.g., PDF) containing a letter of application (including details regarding area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences), a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three (3) references, and a statement on citizenship/Canadian immigration status to:
Katie Whelpton, Dean of Students
Brandon University
whelptonk@brandonu.ca
Issued May 1, 2026
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
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