Assistant Professor (Teaching), Computing and Statics

at  The University of Calgary

Position Description
Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in Computing and Statics, to support active and experiential learning initiatives in the classroom. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
Schulich School of Engineering is a strong promoter of innovative teaching and learning practices, with a focus on active and experiential learning. The school has recently renovated an extensive amount of space to facilitate meaningful studio-based active learning classrooms where students can engage with classwork in Schulich Studio, a dynamic, team-based learning environment. The common first-year engineering experience in the Schulich School of Engineering is delivered with a strong focus on active learning in the classroom. Active learning includes project-based learning, classroom demos, hands-on learning, discussions, worksheets, and other active approaches. This teaching style is demonstrated to support deeper learning and enhanced engagement for the students. In addition, the teaching environment offers an exciting opportunity for academic staff to work, mentor and be mentored in a dynamic teaching team with other engineering education innovators.
Schulich School of Engineering is currently inviting applications for tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) to expand its core team of innovative engineering instructors. These new faculty members will be primarily involved in the delivery and continual improvement of the first-year program, and may also contribute to upper-year courses. Candidates with an earned doctoral or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Education or other closely related engineering field, or those who will have earned a doctoral or master’s degree in one of these fields by the anticipated start date are invited to apply for the position in Computing and Statics. The successful candidate is expected to be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching at university level
• Experience with or strong interest in innovative and evidence-based teaching practices, especially active learning classrooms and experiential learning
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in engineering
• Technical expertise in the following areas: engineering computing and static mechanics

Please refer the Job description for details