APTPUO - MCG5138 F - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Regular Part-Time Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering (MCG5138) for the 2027 Winter Semester at the Main Campus. Course runs Thursday 19:00–22:00 in person, 3 credits. Requirements: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, extensive research experience, and licensed or eligible for licensure in Canada. English instruction; posting closes 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Extensive research experience in the area.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as professional engineers with a Canadian engineering regulator.

Skills

Research experience

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

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

Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Course Code

MCG5138

Section

F

Course Description

Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots
Introduction of the basic elements to develop autonomous mobile robot systems, Mobile robot locomotion, kinematics and motion control, environment perception, modeling, localization, mapping and navigation.

Posting limited to

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

Date Posted

2026/10/02

Applications must be received BEFORE

2026/11/02

Expected Enrolment

30

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

Jeudi | Thursday 19:00-22:00 - - This course will be offered in person.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive research experience in the area
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as professional engineers with a Canadian engineering regulator.

Instruction 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 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.