APTPUO - MCG 4128 A - Winter 2027

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 317,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Regular Part-Time Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, to teach Basic Nuclear Engineering (MCG4128) at the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester.

Requirements include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, strong subject-matter expertise, and licensure or eligibility as a professional engineer in Canada. Teaching will be in person, Tuesday 19:00–22:00, with a 39-hour term.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with specialization.
• Strong background and expertise in the subject matter.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as professional engineers with a Canadian engineering regulator.

Responsibilities

• Teach Basic Nuclear Engineering (MCG4128) in-person at Main Campus.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, assessments, and course materials.
• Contribute to student learning and departmental teaching goals.

Skills

Strong subject matter expertise

Licensure as professional engineer (P.

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2027 Winter Semester

Faculty:

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Academic Unit:

Département de génie mécanique \ Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Title:

Basic Nuclear Engineering

Course Code:

MCG4128

Section:

A

Course Description:

Review of atomic structure and radioactive decay, nuclear reactions and the fission process; health physics and biological radiation protections. Radioisotope applications; engineering principles of nuclear reactors; energy production and distribution reactor, heat transfer; radiation damage and materials; reactor types.

Posting limited to:

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

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

2026/11/02

Expected Enrolment:

60

Approval date:

2026/10/02

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:

C

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mardi | Tuesday 19:00-22:00 - - This course will be offered in Person.

Requirements:

Candidate profile:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with specialization.
• Strong background and expertise in the subject matter
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as professional engineers with a Canadian engineering regulator.

Teaching mode:

Courses will be in person.

Please note that the teaching or work method may change due to health measures or other reasons.

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 [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need.

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

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination.

This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.