APS112H1: Engineering Strategies & Practice II

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto in Toronto, ON is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Dept of Chemical Eng. & Applied Chemistry. The role involves developing course materials, teaching, testing, attending weekly meetings with the course coordinator, and supervising student work.

A CUPE Unit 3 appointment with half-course compensation applies. Applicants should have a graduate degree in engineering, strong teamwork and communication skills, and experience guiding undergraduate projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with knowledge in design methodology and project management.
• Experience facilitating team-based projects and supporting development in teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support student learning in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing course materials.
• Instructing, teaching, and testing.
• Attending weekly team meetings with course coordinator.
• Conducting office hours and coordinating course content with teaching staff.
• Marking and grading assessments and providing feedback.

Skills

Design-focused teaching

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

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Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

An introduction to, and implementation of, a framework for the design process, which is used to teach in context, problem solving, professional communication, and team skills. Students are introduced to design, communication, and teamwork as integral and inter-related components of engineering practice. Building on the first course, this second course in the two Engineering Strategies and Practice course sequence introduces students to project management, oral professional communication, and to the design process in greater depth. Students work in teams on a term length design project. Students will write a series of team based and individual engineering reports and give a team based design project oral presentation.

Minimum Qualifications

A graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Engineering or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated knowledge in engineering design methodology, engineering problem-solving, and project management principles and their application to engineering projects. Experience facilitating team-based projects and supporting development in teamwork and collaboration. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to support student learning in an engineering environment.

Candidates in progress of advanced degree completion (applies tonon-University of Toronto graduate students) relevant professional experience and designations may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching design-focused, or first‑year engineering is highly desirable. Experience supervising large undergraduate project teams and managing project-based learning environments. Industrial or professional engineering practice experience involving design, project management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for licensure in Ontario.

Duties

Developing course materials. Instructing / teaching, and testing. Attending weekly team meetings with course coordinator. Conducting office hours. Coordinating course content with other teaching staff. Marking / grading assessments (quizzes, tests, assignments, exams). Providing constructive feedback to students.

Closing Date: 11/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)
Appointment Type: Sessional Lecturer

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $ 9,997.48; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $ 10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,228.90. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Job Category

Sessional Lecturer

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

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 [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.