Sessional Lecturer - Railway Safety and Signaling - Fall 2026

ontariotechu • Oshawa, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach ENGR 4022U - Railway Safety and Signaling during the Fall 2026 session. This course covers railway signaling systems and their role in managing railway safety, including signal technologies, safety, security, interlocking, and levels of automation. The lecturer will provide instruction to undergraduate students, utilizing a technology-enhanced learning approach, potentially in a hybrid format. Responsibilities include preparing, delivering, and grading all course material and assignments, and being available for student consultations. The position is within the PSAC bargaining unit.

Requirements

• A PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent education.
• Documented experience in the topic areas covered by the course outline.
• Demonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions.
• Aptitude for teaching at the University undergraduate level.
• Proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets and/or Zoom.
• Proven experience managing undergraduate classes and diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage course delivery, marking of assignments and exams, and timely response to student inquiries.
• Certification that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students in a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach a university course at the undergraduate level within the parameters of the course description.
• Deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach, incorporating a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.
• Prepare, deliver, and grade all course material and assignments.
• Be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.
• Describe learning objectives and outcomes in a course outline/syllabus.
• Provide timely marking of assessed assignments and marking rubrics.

What This Job Offers

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