APTPUO - MCG4143 A - Winter 2027

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 272,000 - 388,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor in Mechanical Engineering to teach the course Product Design and Development (MCG4143) on a main campus in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in design and fabrication.

Teaching will be conducted in person, Thursday evenings, with a focus on hands-on, project-based learning. Responsibilities include guiding student teams, developing instructional materials, and delivering

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong background in mechanical design and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Teach Product Design and Development course (MCG4143) in-person at the University of Ottawa.
• Lead student teams through concept generation, design, prototyping and design-for-manufacturing.
• Develop course materials and assessments aligned with learning outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fabrication

Course development

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation:Main CampusAcademic Period:2027 Winter SemesterFaculty:Faculté de génie / Faculty of EngineeringAcademic Unit:Département de génie mécanique \\\\ Department of Mechanical EngineeringCourse Title:Product Design and DevelopmentCourse Code:MCG4143Section:ACourse Description:Product Design and DevelopmentA project-based course in which teams of students conceive, design and prototype a physical product. Topics include identifying customer needs, concept generation, product architecture, industrial design, and design-for-manufacturing.Posting limited to:Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time ProfessorDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/10/19Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/20Expected Enrolment:20Approval date:2026/10/19Number of credits:3Work Hours:39Hourly 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:CPosting type:Régulier / RegularLanguage of instruction:Anglais | EnglishCompetence in second language:PassiveCourse Schedule:Jeudi | Thursday 19:00-22:00 - - This course will be offered in person.Requirements:Candidate Profile:PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.Must have a strong background in mechanical design and fabrication.Licensed from one of Canada’s engineering regulatorsTeaching mode:Courses will be in person.Please note that the teaching method could 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.