Date Posted: 11/11/2026

Req ID: 50982

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

An introduction to, and implementation of, a framework for the design process, which is used to teach in context, problem solving, professional communication, and team skills. Students are introduced to design, communication, and teamwork as integral and inter-related components of engineering practice. Building on the first course, this second course in the two Engineering Strategies and Practice course sequence introduces students to project management, oral professional communication, and to the design process in greater depth.

Students work in teams on a term length design project. Students will write a series of team based and individual engineering reports and give a team based design project oral presentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

A graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Engineering or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated knowledge in engineering design methodology, engineering problem-solving, and project management principles and their application to engineering projects. Experience facilitating team-based projects and supporting development in teamwork and collaboration. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to support student learning in an engineering environment.

Candidates in progress of advanced degree completion (applies to non-University of Toronto graduate students) relevant professional experience and designations may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience teaching design-focused, or first-year engineering is highly desirable. Experience supervising large undergraduate project teams and managing project-based learning environments. Industrial or skilled engineering practice experience involving design, project management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for licensure in Ontario.

Duties:

Developing course materials. Instructing / teaching, and testing. Attending weekly team meetings with course coordinator. Conducting office hours. Coordinating course content with other teaching staff. Marking / grading assessments (quizzes, tests, assignments, exams). Providing constructive feedback to students.





Closing Date: 11/15/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)

Appointment Type: Sessional Lecturer

Lecture Time: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM & Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tutorial Time: Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pay Scale Group &

• Hiring Zone: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $ 9,997.48

- Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $ 10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,228.90. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Job Category: Sessional Lecturer

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Unit 3 Application form

Please submit applications by email to [email protected] with the following subject line: APS112H1 W27 Sessional Lecture Application. Please do not submit your application through Success Factor. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note:



Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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