Instructor, Mechanical Engineering

Department/Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity

TheDepartment of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a career stream faculty position at the rank of Instructor. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the teaching of undergraduate courses, with a focus on design-based courses, in the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, both in the upper and core (lower) division. It is anticipated that the position will begin on July 1, 2027.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be teaching a total of five courses (15 credit hours) per academic year. Courses will typically be in the areas of engineering design, solid mechanics and mechatronics, with important hands-on components.

The candidates must have a Bachelor’s and PhD in mechanical engineering. Candidates must be eligible and committed to be a registered professional engineer in Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in university level teaching, course development and participation in program continuous improvement. Professional experience in mechanical engineering design will be an asset.

The successful candidate therefore must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in, and commitment to, teaching. The candidate will be expected to develop curriculum and innovative teaching methods for their assigned course and participate in the same, as well as service activities, at the Department level and beyond.