Teaching Professor (Assistant Lecturer)

About the Team

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Description

This is a three-year term position. The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor for a 3-year term, at the assistant lecturer rank, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will contribute to the faculty's teaching mission by delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing the field of engineering education and supporting student learning within engineering programs.

Work will primarily take place at the North Campus, Edmonton. The successful candidate will have an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Teaching Professor will be tasked with instructing undergraduate and graduate Mining Engineering courses throughout the academic year in addition to working with other faculty members to improve course content, resources, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Teaching of University Credit Courses:

• Provides instruction of 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.
• Evaluates student performance progress and provides appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
• May provide supervision to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Demonstrates scholarship and remains current and competent in the discipline or profession.
• Attends course-related orientations, meetings and other activities related to teaching assignment.
• May be required to teach additional labs or seminars.
• May oversee Teaching Assistants assigned to the course(s).
• Hold office hours as per department policy and be available for email communications with students and the department.
• Abide by Department, Faculty and University policies and procedures.

Teaching-Related Activities:

• Coordinator role in undergraduate program.
• Participates in the design of courses.
• Participates in continual program improvement and accreditation processes.
• Mentoring teaching assistants.
• Other teaching-related duties appropriate for ATS that may be required from time to time.

Service Contributions:

• Participates in the development of curriculum.
• 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.
• Other supplementary duties appropriate for ATS, as agreed upon and approved by the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD Degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain active registration (P.Eng. and/or P.Geo. as appropriate) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) during appointment as appropriate to the role.
• 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.
• Employs logical and responsible critical thinking and organizational ability.
• Demonstrates facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Remains technically proficient in the computer environment.
• Proficiency in relevant mining-related software.
• Consultancy and/or industrial work experience is considered an asset.