Join one of Canada's fastest-growing universities as our Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist.
Job Title: Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist
Term: Full-time, Indefinite (40 hours/week)
Department: Academic Operations
Supervision Received: Associate Director, Academic Operations and Quality Assurance
Supervision Exercised: Student Assistants
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually
Position Overview
The promotion of academic integrity and the safeguarding of academic standards are key elements of International Business University's commitment to academic excellence. The Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist will play a vital role in activating a culture of academic excellence and integrity across IBU community members, especially students. Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Operations and Quality Assurance, within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist provides leadership and expertise in the successful promotion and implementation of the grade appeals and academic integrity policies procedures, best practices, and educational supports across the university to ensure a consistent institutional approach. Working closely with other units across the University, leveraging technology and student-first, education design, the Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist is responsible for educating and advising students, faculty and staff on the principles, policies, procedures, and practices of grade appeals and academic integrity. The Academic Standards & Integrity Specialist will also play a crucial role in supporting the University's response to developments in AI as these impact academic standards and integrity across university learning contexts.
Key Responsible Areas
The Academic Integrity Specialist is involved in daily tasks related to the following:
- Application of Grade Appeal Policy; daily responses to students/faculty about their Grade Appeal case
- Application of Academic Integrity Policy; daily responses to students/faculty about their Academic Integrity case
- Consultation with the Academic Standards and Integrity Subcommittee of Academic Council for resolution of Grade Appeal and Academic Integrity cases
- Daily coordination and facilitation of inquiry sessions with faculty and students to gain information about appeal or integrity cases.
- Other duties related to academic quality assurance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree or other relevant advanced degree with demonstrated experience in academic integrity, student affairs and services, student conduct.
- 3-5 years relevant professional experience, with teaching experience in an academic institution preferred.
- Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Prior experience with grade appeals and academic integrity procedures and supports, and/or supporting faculty governance structures and University legislation and drafting original reports is strongly preferred.
- Previous exposure to, and understanding of, the complexities and diversities of a private university is an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of academic integrity principles.
- Knowledge of various university academic policy and procedures and best practices
- Experience designing online learning for co-curricular and curricular student learning via an LMS or course authoring applications.
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple changing priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneDrive
IBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
IBU is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Please contact [email protected] if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Application Process
All applications are reviewed by our HR team. We may use AI tools to support certain stages of the hiring process and do not replace human judgment. IBU is committed to the responsible and fair use of AI in compliance with applicable laws.
While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
