Winter 2027_CVL407_Structures III_Civil_Contract Lecturer - Unit 1
- Temporary
Appointment Details
The base salary range for Contract Lectures hired August 16, 2026 through August 15, 2027 is $79,644.07 to $101,855.82 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Contract amounts are calculated based on the number of semester hours in the appointment.
Course Information
Course Semester/Term Hours/Section Estimated Number of Students
CVL407 Structures III Winter 2027 Tuesday 3-6
This course considers structural systems, commencing with the design of individual members discussed in Structures II and moving to the design of the whole building. The course develops the concept of a building comprised of horizontal and vertical systems that are organized strategically. Alternative arrangements of structural systems are considered based on their structural behaviour and their relationship to materials of construction. Building lateral loads and load transfer mechanisms are explored. The course concludes with a discussion on connections and detailing of components of complex systems, exploring examples for specific materials. This course is part of an accredited architecture program
a) A full workload half-sessional appointment is for 15 hours in any one semester.
b) A reduced workload half-sessional appointment is for at least 9 but less than 15 semester hours in any one semester.
c) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
PhD in Structural Engineering, Experience in structural consulting for architectural design, P.Eng. Designation.
- PhD in the related discipline
- Outstanding performance in an equivalent course at the graduate or senior undergraduate level;
- Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and/or academic currency in specific field/discipline;
- Minimum of three years professional experience;
- Demonstrated teaching skills with minimum three years’ post-secondary teaching/GA experience;
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students;
Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate programs.
Teaching target or similar course at TMU undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.
Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related fields 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in a related field.
Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in the past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).
Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments