Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Engineering Design Education

Date Posted: 03/11/2021
Closing Date: 05/10/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 2168
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Institute for Aerospace Studies
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) and the Division of Engineering Science in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time teaching stream position in engineering design education. This will be a joint appointment between UTIAS (51%) and the Division of Engineering Science (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start date of September 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate for this position will be engaged with teaching a variety of design courses. The Engineering Science program currently has three one-term, cornerstone design courses in the foundation curriculum (years 1 and 2) as well as capstone design courses in each of its eight Majors (years 3 and 4). The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the program by helping redefine, reshape, and continuously improve the Engineering Science design curriculum, and hence, the candidate should be comfortable with a wide variety of design pedagogies, as demonstrated through the application materials.

UTIAS has a rich history of engagement in the Engineering Science design curriculum. In addition, all faculty at UTIAS are involved in teaching courses in the Engineering Science program, making for a natural partnership. However, a background in aerospace studies is not required for applicants interested in applying for this position.

The Faculty’s teaching, scholarship, and other activities take place in the context of a highly diverse and global city – Toronto. Reflecting this diversity in our own community is uniquely valuable to the University as it contributes to the diversification of ideas and perspectives and thereby enriches our scholarship, teaching and other activities.

The Faculty seeks applications from individuals who combine demonstrated skills, knowledge, and expertise in (a) engineering design teaching, (b) engineering design practice, with a passion for engineering design education, or (c) both engineering design teaching and practice. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths. Applicants must have a graduate degree (at least a master’s degree is required) in engineering or a related field at the time of appointment. They must also have a record of excellence in teaching and demonstrate a commitment to developing and improving their pedagogical practices.

For candidates with teaching experience in an academic setting, evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations, and strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

Recognizing that applicants may come from a diversity of backgrounds with respect to teaching experience, we encourage individuals with non-traditional teaching experience to apply. Teaching experience can fall within a broad range of activities; relevant examples include but are not limited to experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student and/or professional mentorship experience, formal or informal training and teaching experience in an industry or professional setting, other similar activities focused on facilitating learning/skill development for a well-defined audience, professional or industry awards or recognition related to teaching, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

Applicants must have, or be eligible for, registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. This is important as faculty members teaching design courses to undergraduate students must be Professional Engineers for program accreditation as set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. For more information on registering as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, follow this link.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Division

Engineering Science is an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto that leads to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science. The program attracts bright and capable students from across Canada and around the world, making for an excellent and inspiring community of learners, many of whom go on to post-graduate studies in engineering, science, business, medicine, and law. The Division of Engineering Science is the administrative unit within the Faculty that is responsible for this program. Except for this faculty appointment and three others in the Division of Engineering Science, the majority of teaching resources for the program are drawn from departments across the Faculty and outside the Faculty. The program has a world-renowned reputation for innovative engineering pedagogy that integrates a strong foundation in theory with practice. The curriculum consists of two years of common foundation, followed by two years of specialization in one of eight Majors. For more information about the Engineering Science program, please visit: engsci.utoronto.ca.

About the Institute

UTIAS is an institute within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. It has a long tradition of excellence in Aerospace and Robotics Engineering education and research. UTIAS is responsible for much of the undergraduate teaching in the Aerospace and Robotics Majors of the Engineering Science program. UTIAS is also home to graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.Eng., M.A.Sc., and Ph.D., and has strong connections (through its faculty members) with the Canadian aerospace industry including Bombardier Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney Canada, and MDA. For more information about UTIAS, please visit: utias.utoronto.ca.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Established in 1873, the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward-thinking resource to address global concerns. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and safe city. For more information about the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, please visit: engineering.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.

Applications must include:

1. a cover letter,
2. a detailed curriculum vitae,
3. a teaching dossier, to include:
4. a statement of your own teaching philosophy and interests,
5. at least one of:
6. course materials, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations from an academic setting,
7. or a portfolio of materials demonstrating training and teaching experience in an industry or professional setting, including, but not limited to workshop materials/plans and feedback; seminar materials and feedback; and professional mentorship plans or documentation of mentorship, and feedback on mentorship,

and a design dossier, to include

a statement of your own philosophy on design as a distinct discipline,

a portfolio of engineering design projects, or other succinct representations of past design work.

Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referee to the hiring unit via email at director.engsci@utoronto.ca by the closing date (on letterhead, dated, and signed). PLEASE NOTE: This search is not using the University's automatic solicitation and collection functionality for reference letters. These letters should comment specifically on the applicant’s experience and expertise in engineering design teaching and/or practice and suitability for a teaching stream faculty position.

Guidelines for submitting the applicant’s documents (excluding the reference letters) may be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by May 10, 2021.

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

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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