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This is a Term 12 position for a 2-year term.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor for a 2-year term at the Assistant Rank, with the possibility of renewal. The Faculty of Engineering provides state-of-the-art instructional and research facilities and a collaborative community dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience. The successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty’s mission by delivering high-quality learning within engineering programs.

The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach full-time in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, primarily teaching courses related to the Computer and Software Engineering Program. The successful candidate may also be asked to provide recommendations for course improvement and may be asked to revamp existing courses or assist in the creation of new courses.

The successful candidate will have an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

About the Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

1. Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
2. Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: those with both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”
3. Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society.
4. Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity.

Academic and/or Professional Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain active registration (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) during appointment as appropriate to the role.
• Certifications relevant to area of expertise.

Skills and Competencies Considered an Asset

• Recent experience in post-secondary teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Ability to create and foster a positive work culture for students.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with colleagues.
• Ability to employ varied teaching strategies.
• Ability to design or select and administer effective assessments.
• Exhibits clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and collaborate with colleagues.
• Employs critical thinking and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrates facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills and an ability to handle difficult student situations.
• Remains technically proficient in the computer environment and has a working knowledge of various applications to deliver teaching materials.

Application Instructions

Please ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon below and submit the following together in one single PDF document:

1. A cover letter that includes how you will contribute to the Faculty’s core value of an exceptional student experience.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and experience (e.g. related training, recent courses instructed), including a statement on your philosophy and experience with universal design for learning, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
4. Additional attachments of up to 3 recent course evaluations and up to 2 sample course outlines for courses you delivered.

Next Steps

• Applicants will be accepted until Sunday, May 3rd at 11:55 pm. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an initial interview.
• For applicants selected for interviews, references will be requested after the interview. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

Teaching of University Credit Courses

• Provides instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Design course syllabus; order textbooks and other course materials as required; prepare, administer, and mark final exams/assignments; complete records related to grades; may be required to prepare and/or administer deferred exams.
• Evaluates student performance progress and provides appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
• May provide supervision to undergraduate students.
• Demonstrates scholarship and remain current and competent in the discipline or profession by keeping course syllabi and assignments relevant to the needs of the current student.
• Abide by Faculty and University Academic policies.
• Other duties normally required by ATS.

Teaching-Related Activities

• Attends course-related orientations, meetings and other activities related to teaching assignment.
• May be required to teach additional LAB/SEM with compensation for the additional FTE.
• May oversee GSA TAs assigned to the course(s).
• Hold office hours as per department policy.
• Assists in the management of teaching assignments.
• Calls and chairs meetings.
• Other duties normally required by ATS.

Service Contributions

• Participates in the development of curriculum and design of courses and labs.
• Participate in program continual improvement and accreditation processes.
• Participates in the governance of the Department through committee membership.
• Disseminates knowledge to the general public by making available their expertise and knowledge of the discipline.