APTPUO-Fall 2026 SED1513

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2026 Fall Semester

Faculty:

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Academic Unit:

École de conception et dinnovation pédagogique en génie School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

Course Title:

ÉNIERIE&IMPACTSOCIÉTÉ

Course Code:

SED1513

Section:

A

Course Description:

We are seeking a part-time professor to teach SED1513: Introduction to Engineering and its Impact on Society 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 provides a broad introduction to the nature of engineering and examines its ethical societal and environmental implications as well as the roles of different engineering disciplines in addressing major societal challenges.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver engaging lectures and tutorials on the fundamentals of engineering and its impact on society
Introduce students to various engineering disciplines (civil mechanical chemical electrical computer and software) and their sub-disciplines
Facilitate discussions and activities on ethical considerations societal and environmental impacts of technology and the responsibilities of engineers
Guide students in exploring the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of engineering practice
Lead case studies and projects focused on grand challenges facing society and the role of engineers in addressing them
Assess student performance through assignments presentations and reflective exercises
Provide constructive feedback to support student learning and critical thinking
Hold office hours to assist students outside of class time

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/05/15

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/16

Expected Enrolment:

77

Approval date:

2026/05/15

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Hourly Rate:

Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

B

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Français French

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Lundi Monday 16:00-17:30 Mercredi Wednesday 14:30-16:00 -

Requirements:

Masters degree or higher in Engineering Engineering Education or a related field
Fluency in French (written and spoken)
Proven teaching experience at the post-secondary level
Strong understanding of engineering disciplines ethics and the societal and
environmental impacts of technology
Ability to foster interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration among students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary teaching or research
Familiarity with engineering ethics sustainability or the societal impacts of technology
Experience leading discussions or projects on grand challenges in engineering and society
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.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit here for the OLBI unit or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

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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