#### Discover ## The Opportunity Wolfville, NS In-person Education and Training Experienced Part time Competition Number: 13-265-26 Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Ivan Curry School of Engineering Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. Competition # APSC 01-265-26 Course Title: Computer Programming for APSC 1 (APSC 1413 WI01) Contract Term: December 1, 2026
- April 30, 2027 Course Schedule: Winter Term: Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am
- 10:50am Tutorials: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm
- 3:50pm Course Format: In-person at Acadia University Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement. Course Description: This course covers the fundamental programming principles of flow control, modularity and structured programming. The student will learn to implement significant programs in the "C" programming language to solve a variety of engineering problems. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-class lectures and in-person tutorials, as listed above, over 12 weeks. Qualifications: Ph.
D. or Master's degree preferred, but candidates with significant professional experience in programming or computer engineering will also be considered. Past teaching experience in computer programming, or professional experience in computer engineering is an asset. Registration as a professional engineer (P.
Eng.) or an engineer-in-training (EIT) in a Canadian jurisdiction is required. Candidates are encouraged to provide a description of any teaching related experience, such as lab instruction, tutorial supervision, teaching assistantships, classroom activities, lecturing experience, mentorship, or potential as a teacher; this can include past experience,
examples of innovative approaches to teaching or ideas for teaching, and supervision or leadership of students. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "" button and upload a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and email/phone contact information of three references (to be contacted if short-listed). The selected candidate will need to provide proof of registration with a Canadian licensing and regulatory body (e.g., Engineers Nova Scotia) If further information is required, please contact Elisha Harper, Human Resources Department, at
[email protected]. Competition closes November 10, 2026 (at midnight) *The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Nova Scotians; African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.
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## Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Acadia University is one of the few undergraduate jewels in the Canadian post-secondary education landscape. For 180 years this extraordinary place, comprised of extraordinary students learning in extraordinary ways and taught by extraordinary professors, has touched both heads and hearts in equal measure. As a member of the Maple League of Universities, Acadia is committed to the delivery of a high quality, 21st century liberal education within a primarily residential, undergraduate learning community. Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in Canada known for providing a premium, high engagement primarily undergraduate student experience. Located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, Acadia is just a one-hour drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy. With an enrollment of over 4,000, Acadia attracts students from every province and territory and more than 60 countries to take advantage of exceptional academic programs, a curriculum that encourages personal development, and collaborative learning experiences led by award-winning professors. To read more about Acadia University and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences please visit the following links: https://www2.acadiau.ca/home.html https://science.acadiau.ca/science-home.html
📌 Competition #APSC 01-265-26 Computer Programming for APSC 1 (Wolfville)
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