Home Careers @ Guelph Current Opportunities Research Assistant III, Ontology, Metadata, and Vocabulary Specialist Research Assistant III, Ontology, Metadata, and Vocabulary Specialist Forbes includes U of G Among Canada’s Best Employers Grant & Trust Professional Research Assistant III, Ontology, Metadata, and Vocabulary Specialist The Linked Infrastructure for Networked Cultural Scholarship (LINCS) Project, College of Arts Temporary full-time from May 1, 2024 to November 1, 2024 Hiring #: 2024-0200 Please read the Application Instructions before applying The Linked Infrastructure for Networked Cultural Scholarship (LINCS) project (https://lincsproject.ca) requires an ambitious and collaborative-minded colleague to join our project to make the Web more meaningful for researchers of culture, history, and literature. LINCS works with humanities and social science researchers across Canada to convert and link cultural datasets to create Linked Open Data for the Semantic Web, foregrounding difference, diversity, and the perspectives of the humanities from a wide range of disciplines. It is also makes available tools and interfaces for the creation and use of Linked Open Data. We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to contribute to this national cyberinfrastructure project. The right candidate will be familiar with linked data standards, will be detail-oriented, will have excellent communication skills, and will be keen to make a difference in how cultural knowledge circulates online. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a critical infrastructure project aiming for high impact within and beyond the academy. Reporting to the LINCS technical manager, the Ontology and Metadata Specialist will build on existing patterns and policies to guide ontology work for the LINCS instructure.. This job is a full-time or part-time research scientist position for six (6), with the possibility of extension if funds permit. The position is flexible to the needs of the successful applicant. Qualified individuals seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. Job description/responsibilities: The LINCS Ontology and Metadata Specialist has responsibilities for managing the LINCS ontologies, aiding LINCS developers who are using these ontologies in their software development, and guiding researchers in data modelling and conversion. The Ontology and Metadata Specialist will: Support researchers creating linked data Work with LINCS researchers to model data in CIDOC CRM, consult on vocabulary requirements, document decisions in application profiles, converting data using X3ML Through the application of new and existing LINCS ontologies and vocabularies, facilitate interoperability between datasets Provide training related to linked data, including creating training materials for and teaching workshops, as time and inclination permit Manage LINCS ontologies, vocabularies, and metadata Coordinate the maintenance, application, and expansion as needed of LINCS’s ontologies and vocabularies Oversee documentation related to ontologies and vocabularies Support LINCS developers and infrastructure Oversee LINCS-hosted vocabularies, including monitoring, reviewing, and refining existing and new LINCS vocabularies across datasets, and collaborating with developers on exposing and leveraging vocabularies used in LINCS Implement validation and testing protocols and scripts for all aspects of ontology development and deployment With the support of the Project Manager and Technical Manager, consult with the LINCS developers doing data conversion to clarify ontology, vocabulary, and metadata requirements, and to ensure consistent use across those processes Contribute to the sustainability of LINCS Disseminate information about LINCS ontology work within Canada and internationally, as time and inclination permit Contribute to long-term strategic development and planning Qualifications and experience Required experience: Master’s degree in a relevant field, or 3 years of industrial experience using ontologies and other semantic technologies after an undergraduate degree in a relevant field Desired experience: Background in a humanities domain or experience working with humanities researchers Experience with Linked Open Data technologies and standards Experience with collaborative research, infrastructure, or software development projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners Subject-specific knowledge: Familiarity with Linked Open Data conceptual and technical requirements Familiarity with ontologies, in particular CIDOC CRM, Web Annotation, and SKOS Familiarity with RDF serialization formats, in particular RDF/XML and TTL Awareness of current issues and trends in electronic resource management, metadata management, and cataloguing, and related technologies General skills: Excellent oral, visual, and written communications skills Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy Comfort with researching and learning new technologies Other Details: This position is expected to be 6 months full-time, or an equivalent number of hours on part-time schedule. The schedule can be flexible to the needs of the successful applicant. Qualified individuals seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. This position is based at the University of Guelph, but if candidates are not local, we are able to accommodate working remotely. We are unable to pay relocation costs. This position is limited to applicants who are residents of Ontario. Qualified applicants who are not residents of Ontario may contact us at [email protected] to indicate their interest in contract-based work with the same responsibilities and qualifications listed above. Please provide a letter of application outlining your interest in the position, a CV, and the names and contact information for three people willing to provide references by phone or letter. Classification Grant/ Trust fund position, Band P04 GTP Professional/Managerial Salary Bands At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. 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On-line Quality Assurance Specialist #2024-0204

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Home Careers @ Guelph Current Opportunities On-Line Quality Assurance Specialist On-Line Quality Assurance Specialist Forbes includes U of G Among Canada’s Best Employers Professional and Managerial Group On-Line Quality Assurance Specialist Open Learning and Educational Support Hiring #: 2024-0204 Please read the Application Instructions before applying Open Learning and Educational Support is an integral part of the University of Guelph’s learner-centered and research-intensive mission. As leaders in education, we create innovative and relevant educational opportunities that meet the learning needs of a local and international audience. We are guided by learner-centered principles that are reflected in our diverse programs and rich learning experiences for traditional and lifelong learners. We intentionally integrate pedagogy with technology in the design, development, and delivery of our educational programs. Through research and collaboration, we engage in scholarship to advance the teaching and learning mandate of the University. Reporting to the Associate Director, Distance Education, the On-Line Quality Assurance Specialist (OLQAS) is accountable for the quality assurance of all online offerings offered through OpenEd. The OLQAS ensures that the University’s distance education courses are reflective of the Institution’s stated Best Practices in Distance Education - namely that these courses be pedagogically-sound, learner-centered, engaging, and interactive. The successful candidate is responsible for quality assurance reviews on a portfolio of online offerings. As such, the position is accountable for developing, revising, maintaining, and implementing quality assurance protocols to ensure that online course content included in new or revised courses is accurate and consistent and meets defined pedagogical, technical, and aesthetic standards. The OLQAS conducts comprehensive technical testing, editing, and proofreading of all course components to ensure readiness of each course for the start of the term. Each semester, the OLQAS is responsible for facilitating the course preparation process, assessing incoming work and working closely with instructors to prepare courses in order to establish revision objectives, communicate deadlines and negotiate an appropriate work schedule for each course. The OLQAS is the project manager for a portfolio of course revision work and works closely with faculty, the Distance Learning Program Development Specialist and Teaching and Learning Technology teams to ensure that online course content is complete, accurate, consistent, and free of copyright violation and takes corrective action as required. This position is responsible for maintaining a historical record of course information in a shared database, including the scope and nature of course revisions. The OLQAS is also involved in conducting summative evaluations with the intent of recommending and implementing instructional design enhancements to improve the teaching and learning experience. Given the exposure across a wide variety of online courses, the OLQAS identifies and documents best practices that exist in current courses that may be transferable to other offerings. As required, the incumbent of this position assesses, applies, conducts and disseminates research findings in quality assurance in online learning and distance education, prepares research proposals, and participates in funded research and development programs. Requirements of the position include a Master’s degree in a related field (Distance Education, Educational technology, Instructional Design, Adult Education) and a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated expertise in instructional design, pedagogy, online distance education, instructional technology, adult education, course design, and evaluation; excellent communication skills (visual, written and oral), editing and proofreading skills, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills required; strong computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Learning Management Systems. Must have a strong attention to detail, be able to quickly adapt to changing technologies, work well under pressure, work independently, and participate actively on a team. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply an experienced-based working knowledge of quality standards, preferably the Quality Matters rubric, and best practices in online learning, and ensure that these standards are reflected in current courses. Proven project management skills, and the ability to marshal resources (human and technical) to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Candidates should also have a demonstrated commitment to assisting faculty, instructors, students, and external stakeholders while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Position Number 081-037 Classification P04* Professional/Managerial Salary Bands Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. 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