Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) or Associate Professor of Teaching (tenure-track or tenured) in Mechanical Engineering
About The Position
The School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications to fill one (1) full-time tenure-stream position within its Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Programs. Applicants with expertise in educational leadership will be considered for the ranks of Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) or Associate Professor of Teaching (tenure-track or tenured). We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, particularly those with educational leadership and/or teaching expertise in areas including (but not limited to) engineering design; experiential, project-based, and laboratory-based learning; aerospace engineering; industrial systems; clean energy and sustainability; and inclusive engineering education. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or a date to be mutually agreed upon. Decisions for hiring will be based upon applicants' potential and/or evidence towards excellence in teaching and educational leadership, to the benefit of Canada and the global community, as well as their fit to the School. We look to shape leaders for the future of our programs and profession. The stated positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the development, growth, and leadership of programs in the School of Engineering. The program integrates foundational and applied courses in engineering, with hands-on learning and immersive experiences for students.
Requirements
- Hold a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in a field related to Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia within five (5) years of appointment
- Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching (for Assistant Professor rank)
- Promise of educational leadership (for Assistant Professor rank)
- Evidence of excellence in teaching (for Associate Professor rank)
- Demonstrated educational leadership (for Associate Professor rank)
- Involvement in curriculum development and innovation (for Associate Professor rank)
- Other teaching and learning initiatives (for Associate Professor rank)
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation values
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in educational leadership
- Teaching expertise in areas including engineering design
- Teaching expertise in experiential, project-based, and laboratory-based learning
- Teaching expertise in aerospace engineering
- Teaching expertise in industrial systems
- Teaching expertise in clean energy and sustainability
- Teaching expertise in inclusive engineering education
- Experience towards teaching computer engineering
Responsibilities
- Contribute to educational leadership
- Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Provide service to the School, University, and greater community
- Keep abreast of current developments in their disciplines, and in the field of teaching and learning (for Associate Professor rank)
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
