APTPUO-Winter 2026 - SED1514

Location:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester Trimestre dhiver

Faculty:

Facult de gnie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit:

School of Engineering Design and Teaching InnovationPT

Course Title:

Course Code:

SED1514

Section:

A

Course Description:

We are seeking a part-time professor to teach SED1514: Introduction to Sustainability for students in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design program at the Faculty of Engineering School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation University of Ottawa. This course delivered in French introduces students to the fundamental concepts and tools that engineering science business and the humanities contribute to sustainability. Through hands-on
challenges students will develop multidisciplinary awareness and collaboration skills essential for addressing contemporary social and environmental issues.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver engaging lectures and practical activities on sustainability concepts from engineering science business and the humanities
Guide students through multidisciplinary hands-on challenges that foster collaboration and real-world problem-solving
Introduce and contextualize key sustainability frameworks and tools relevant to modern technology and society
Facilitate discussions on the social and environmental dimensions of sustainability issues
Assess student performance through assignments group projects and reflective exercises
Provide constructive feedback to support student learning and multidisciplinary skill development
Hold office hours to assist students outside of class time

Posting limited to:

Professeur temps-partiel rgulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted:

July 02 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

August 02 2025

Expected Enrolment:

77

Approval date:

July 02 2025

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Course type:

B

Posting type:

Rgulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Franais French

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mardi Tuesday 14:30-17:30 - -

Requirements:

Masters degree or higher in Environmental Science Sustainability or a related field
Fluency in French (written and spoken)
Proven teaching experience at the post-secondary level
Strong understanding of sustainability concepts multidisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning approaches
Ability to engage students from diverse academic backgrounds in collaborative hands-on activities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with multidisciplinary or experiential education in sustainability
Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g. United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals)
Industry or research experience related to sustainability social innovation or
environmental impact
Please note that this position requires teaching in French.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

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The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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