Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering

Competition 2626

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location -  This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

If you are passionate about teaching, the Faculty of Engineering offers state-of-the-art research and instructional labs as well as a team of professors, instructors, and staff who value an exceptional student experience. Student education and well-being are at the core of what we do. As we look to continually improve the Faculty of Engineering, we are seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor. If you wish to focus your career on student learning and well-being, please apply!

Position Summary

The Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) member at the rank of Assistant Lecturer. Experiential Learning, an emerging focus for the Faculty of Engineering, includes four sub-categories: Land-based, Research-based, Innovative & Strategic, and Work-Integrated learning. These initiatives empower students to develop into well-rounded engineers—mind, body, and spirit—ensuring they graduate with not only future-ready skills but also to make a meaningful impact within communities. Experiential learning is a crucial part of engineering education, and students in the Faculty have access to a wide range of opportunities through the support of student organizations, faculty members, staff, industry and community partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty of Engineering by providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum development, and engaging in Faculty and community service. This role involves teaching credit courses, mentoring students in engineering design, and demonstrating how engineering work can support underserved communities.

The successful candidate will have an anticipated term of JANUARY 1, 2026 to JUNE 30, 2028.

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

1. Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
2. Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: those with both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”
3. Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
4. Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity.

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in the demonstrated understanding of the importance of practices to ensure access, foster community connections, and increase belonging, while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and worldviews. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. 

Benefits, Health, & Wellness

We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. This package includes an annual personal expense reimbursement plan of $1,400 for items ranging from technology to wellness. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching of University Credit Courses:

Incumbents will teach in the undergraduate and graduate degree programs

1. Provides instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
2. Design course syllabus; order textbooks and other course materials as required; prepare, administer, and mark final exams/assignments; complete records related to grades; may be required to prepare and/or administer deferred exams.
3. Evaluates student performance progress and provides appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
4. May provide supervision to undergraduate students.
5. Demonstrates scholarship and remains current and competent in the discipline or profession by keeping course syllabi and assignments relevant to the needs of the current student.
6. Abide by Faculty and University Academic policies (e.g.  Department policies).
7. Other duties normally required by ATS.

Teaching-Related Activities:

1. Attends course-related orientations, meetings and other activities related to teaching assignment.
2. May be required to teach additional LABs or seminars with compensation for the additional FTE.
3. May oversee GSA TAs assigned to the course(s).
4. Hold office hours as per department policy.
5. Assists in the management of teaching assignments.
6. Calls and chairs meetings.
7. Other duties normally required by ATS.

Service Contributions:

1. Participates in the development of curriculum and design of courses (e.g. the development of new course content for specialty courses and other initiatives related to teaching and pedagogy)..
2. Participate in program continual improvement and accreditation processes (e.g. participation in the faculty’s strategic initiatives related to undergraduate program renewals, such as preparation and implementation of proposals and strategic plans).
3. Participates in the governance of the Department through committee membership.
4. Disseminates knowledge to the general public by making available their expertise and knowledge of the discipline (e.g. recruitment of prospective engineering students or outreach to kindergarten to Grade 12 students).

Research and Scholarly Activities:

1. This shall normally include pedagogical research and innovation, reflective inquiry, and research for subject currency (e.g. conducts research, in collaboration with others, on engineering education, innovative pedagogy, and experiential learning in post-secondary education, collaborating with professionals on grants and industry partnerships/ sponsorships, program coordination, and delivery).

Academic and/or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and PhD in Engineering or a closely related field
• Must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Alberta
• Experience teaching for-credit design courses at post-secondary institutions, such as engineering design, design thinking, and universal design
• Experience with Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) in post-secondary institutions
• Knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum design, including experience with course or program development
• Experience teaching design, capstone projects, experiential and community-based courses
• Experience with course delivery to undergraduate students in a variety of modalities, including and not limited to in-person, online, synchronous, asynchronous, experiential learning, community-based, and traditional or flipped classrooms
• Experience leading experiential and community-based learning programs in engineering at post-secondary institutions, including and not limited to collaborating with professionals on grants and industry partnerships/ sponsorships, program coordination, and delivery
• Ability to use Universal Design for Learning principles to make informed and equitable choices to remove barriers and enable equitable learning for students
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing student engagement and assessment strategies
• Experience in the application of equity, diversity, and inclusivity to learning and educational contexts
• Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous ways of knowing, decolonization, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in adult learning and/or post-secondary programs
• Critical thinking and organizational ability
• Facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to handle challenging situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt and collaborate with colleagues
• Technically proficient in the computer environment and has a working knowledge of various applications to deliver teaching materials

Application Requirements

Please submit all the following documents together in one single PDF document:

1. A cover letter that includes how you will contribute to the Faculty’s core value of an exceptional student experience
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and experience (e.g. related training, recent courses instructed), including a statement on your philosophy and experience with universal design for learning, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
4. Additional attachments of up to 3 recent course evaluations and up to 2 sample course outlines for courses you delivered.

Next Steps

• Applicants will be accepted until September 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an initial interview.
• Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.
• For applicants selected for interviews, references will be requested after the interview.