Lecturer, First-Year Engineering, Graham School of Professional Development

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time; 1-year term lecturer position- with the possibility of extension for another 1 year term; with the First-Year Engineering program with the School of Professional Development, College of Engineering. The successful candidate will become a key member of the First Year Engineering instructor team that coordinates and delivers the engineering course material within the first year curriculum. Since the quality of the student experience forms the cornerstone of the program, the ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, as well as a commitment to teaching and learning innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other members of the First Year and SoPD teams to contribute to a supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate will teach First Year and general engineering courses and take part in the administration of the First Year program (including course coordination, TA/RA supervision, and team coordination). This position will teach up to 30 CU in an academic year. About the College and First-Year Engineering Program In 2021 the College of Engineering undertook a complete redesign of its first-year program, incorporating research-informed best practices in course design, teaching and learning methods, approaches to student assessment, and experiential learning opportunities. This innovative program has positioned the College at the forefront of engineering education in Canada, making the University of Saskatchewan a destination of choice for excellent students from across Canada, and beyond. The new curriculum has a modular structure, featuring a high degree of alignment in the sequencing and presentation of materials, both across courses and over the academic year. In addition, a consistent assessment strategy has been implemented within courses based on the competency-based model, allowing students some opportunity to revisit and retest material that they have yet to master. For more information on the program, please visit our website. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Engineering
An advanced degree in a relevant field
Ideally be registered as a professional engineer in Canada, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment
Clear evidence of strong teaching and communication skills
Experience teaching courses such as mechanics, design, drawing & sketching, computer programming, electrical circuits, professional ethics, and research
An ability to work effectively in a collaborating team

Nice To Haves

Experience with inclusion of Indigenous perspectives
Experience with program evaluation and accreditation
Experience with teaching enhancement software systems such as Canvas, Crowdmark and Mobius
Experience with active learning techniques
Experience with competency-based assessment

Responsibilities

Teach First Year and general engineering courses
Take part in the administration of the First Year program (including course coordination, TA/RA supervision, and team coordination)
Contribute to a supportive atmosphere within the First Year and SoPD teams