The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America’s top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape. Faculty members are full members of the department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. The responsibilities of the role include active participation in teaching, research, and service:

- Teaching (40%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. An Academic Faculty member may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policy approved by the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Teaching is year-round, with most courses in the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) semesters. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. As the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredits the undergraduate degree programs, licensure as a Professional Engineer is required. Licensure must be obtained within five years of the hire date.
- Research (40%): Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Academic Faculty members are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.
- Service (20%):



An Academic Faculty member shall be actively engaged in service to the University and participate in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provision of service to the discipline of the Academic Faculty member; participation in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department, and dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the Academic Faculty member’s expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

The Department Chair supervises Faculty Members. Faculty Members prepare and submit a report of their university responsibilities to the Department Chair and the Dean. We offer a competitive market salary. For information about the responsibilities, salary, benefits, leaves, and related details, see the most recent collective agreement for academic faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

- Licensed Professional Engineer or become a licensed Professional Engineer through the Association of Qualified Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) within five years from the date of hire.

- A record of publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conferences, proceedings, as well as research experience and skills in Materials Processing for Sustainability.

- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.





- A record of service and volunteerism broadly related to their research and teaching. - Preferred Qualifications

- Teaching experience and training in teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum design.

- Demonstrated potential ability to supervise research students.

- Teaching, research, service, and volunteer work related to the role as well as community boards and organizations and outreach to and helping in underserved and underrepresented communities.

- Industry experience in engineering, sciences, and technology industries.

- Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects as well as with managing large, multi-year research projects.

- Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects.

- Team, lab, and facility management experience, including but not limited to safety, supervision, and procurement. - How to Apply

- Curriculum vitae.

- Research Plan that outlines main areas of current research and short

- and long-term research goals (2 pages max) and up to 3 recent peer-reviewed research publications.

- Teaching Dossier that includes:

- a. Maximum 1-page teaching philosophy, and

- b. Evidence and potential for teaching effectiveness, such as related training, teaching assistantships, courses instructed, recent course evaluations, and example course outlines for courses you delivered as an instructor.

- c. Identification of specific courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that you have the ability and interest to teach. - Next Steps The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta._

📌 Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Materials Processing for Sustainability (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton