Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Science (Limited Term Appointment)

St. Francis Xavier University • Antigonish, NS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a nine-month limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Engineering or be in the process of obtaining their Ph.D. in Engineering and a P. Eng. or hold an E.I.T. and be in the process of obtaining their P.Eng. qualification. The successful candidate will teach first-year and second-year introductory courses in engineering. The successful candidate’s teaching load may include courses in Engineering Modeling and Optimization, Process/Chemical Engineering, and Engineering Design. Teaching loads are subject to change based on student enrolment and candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or be in the process of obtaining their Ph.D. in Engineering.
• P. Eng. or hold an E.I.T. and be in the process of obtaining their P.Eng. qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year and second-year introductory courses in engineering.
• Teach courses in Engineering Modeling and Optimization, Process/Chemical Engineering, and Engineering Design (subject to change based on student enrolment and candidate’s qualifications).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree