Professor - Civil Engineering

Position Information Position Title Professor - Civil Engineering Posting Type Permanent End Date (if applicable) Position Number F99829 Job Type Full-Time Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus Position Reports to Position Summary In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements. Class Definition Job Details

• Bring excitement, enthusiasm and commitment to the College’s Civil Engineering Technician and Technology Programs;
• Innovate, develop and deliver courses, labs and/or workshops in the classroom or through distance delivery;
• Engage students in the classroom, lab and distance learning environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum, their academic progression and evaluation of learning;
• Actively contribute to and care about our student success;
• Utilize alternate delivery methods such as video conferencing, online learning and other distributed learning formats;
• Provide an environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
• Evaluate student progress and achievement using a variety of evaluative tools;
• Participate in learning resources selection;
• Participate in and contribute to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;
• Actively participate as a team member in departmental functions, initiatives and committee work;
• Contribute to the regular and ongoing development of the Civil Engineering Technician and Technology Programs;
• Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at the advanced degree level; and
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Job Requirements A detailed description of responsibilities per the classification definition of Professor is available in the Academic Collective Agreement (http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/). This position involves up to 36 weeks of assigned contact per academic year and may be in any of three semesters at the College’s discretion and may include weekend work. Candidates must possess the following:

• A degree in Civil Engineering;
• A current license with Professional Engineers Ontario; and
• A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in the Civil Engineering Field.

The preferred candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• Expertise in stand-up, tutor delivery and distance learning.
• The ability to maintain and develop community, industry and government contacts;
• Expertise in: Highway Design, Surveying, Municipal Design, Waste and Water Treatment, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics;
• A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds;
• Teaching or training experience at the college, university or corporate level;
• Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning; and
• Curriculum and program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques.

Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:

• Alternate delivery strategies, student success strategies, academic advising, adult learning theories, and educational applications of computer technologies

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The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.


In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

Position Details Hours of Work 44 Hours of Work Shift Type Contract Duration (if applicable) Type of Position Full-Time Professor Posting Number AC-24-49P Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.