Industrial Professor

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This position will be a 3-year-term appointment, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Faculty of Engineering

If you are passionate about teaching, the Faculty of Engineering offers state-of-the-art research and instructional labs and a team of professors, instructors, and staff who value an exceptional student experience. Student education and well-being are at the core of what we do. As we look to continually improve the Faculty of Engineering, we are seeking a full-time Industrial Professor for a 3-year term with the possibility of renewal. If you wish to focus your career on student learning and well-being, please apply!

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) member at the rank of Associate Lecturer for a three-year term appointment. This position will be in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (60%) and the ICE Incubator (40%). The ICE Incubator, part of the University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering's Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Program, offers students and recent alumni a dedicated space and experiential learning opportunities for technology commercialization and venture creation. Complementing this, the curriculum includes an introductory entrepreneurship course providing foundational start-up knowledge.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty of Engineering by providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum development, and engaging in Faculty and community service. This role involves teaching credit courses, mentoring students in design, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization projects, and supporting the delivery of mentorship programs.

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

• Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: those with both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”
• Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
• Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity.

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. It's work is rooted in the demonstrated understanding of the importance of practices to ensure access, foster community connections, and increase belonging, while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and worldviews. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Benefits, Health, & Wellness

We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. This package includes an annual professional expense reimbursement plan of $1,400 for eligible expenses incurred for the performance of professional responsibilities. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching of University Credit Courses:

The Industrial Professor will teach in the undergraduate and graduate degree programs

• Provides instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students (i.e. both in courses for credit and in co-curricular mentorship activities with the Faculty of Engineering ICE Incubator program).
• Design course syllabus; order textbooks and other course materials as required; prepare, administer, and mark final exams/assignments; complete records related to grades; may be required to prepare and/or administer deferred exams (i.e. design, develop, and deliver co-curricular programming in technological innovation, product development, commercialization, and entrepreneurship).
• Evaluates student performance progress and provides appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
• May provide supervision to undergraduate students.
• Demonstrates scholarship and remains current and competent in the discipline or profession by keeping course syllabi and assignments relevant to the needs of the current student.
• Abide by Faculty and University Academic policies.
• Other duties normally required by ATS.

Teaching-Related Activities:

• Attends course-related orientations, meetings and other activities related to teaching assignment (i.e. collaborate with other units, such as the Student Innovation Centre and eHUB).
• May be required to teach additional LAB/SEM with compensation for the additional FTE.
• May oversee GSA TAs assigned to the course(s).
• Hold office hours as per department policy.
• Assists in the management of teaching assignments.
• Calls and chairs meetings.
• Other duties normally required by ATS.

Service Contributions:

• Participates in the development of curriculum and design of courses.
• Participate in program continual improvement and accreditation processes.
• Participates in the governance of the Department through committee membership.
• Disseminates knowledge to the general public by making available their expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

Academic and/or Professional Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least ten years of relevant industrial experience.
• The candidate must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta.

Skills & Competencies Considered an Asset

• Knowledge of and experience with the Faculty of Engineering’s programs at the University of Alberta.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. Ability to employ varied teaching strategies.
• Ability to design or select and administer effective assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with other units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Critical thinking and organizational ability.
• Demonstrated facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Technical proficiency in a computer environment and working knowledge of various applications for delivering teaching materials.

Application Requirements

Please submit all the following documents together in one single PDF document:

• A cover letter that includes how you will contribute to the Faculty’s core value of an exceptional student experience
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and experience (e.g. related training, recent courses instructed), including a statement on your philosophy and experience with universal design for learning, equity, and inclusion in teaching.

Next Steps

• Applicants will be accepted until July 6, 2025, at 11:59 pm MDT. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an initial interview.
• Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.
• For applicants selected for interviews, references will be requested after the interview. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.