APTPUO - Winter 2027- GEO4301/5191: Sensing for Mineral Exploration, Section A

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 to teach the course 'Sensing for Mineral Exploration' (GEO4301) at Main Campus for the 2026 Fall Semester. The appointee will prepare and deliver lectures, develop learning materials on sensing techniques used in mineral exploration, evaluate student performance, and provide feedback.

A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences and university teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Sciences required.
• University-level teaching experience required.
• Equivalency acceptable if education/experience comparable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course lectures and learning materials.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Prepare and grade assignments and final exam per course requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

University teaching

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Reason: New Position

Location: Main Campus

Academic Period: 2026 Fall Semester

Faculty: Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science

Academic Unit: Département des sciences de la Terre et de l’environnement / Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Date Posted: 2026/10/23

Applications must be received before: 2026/11/23

Expected Enrolment: 30

Approval date: 2026/10/23

Course Title: Sensing for Mineral Exploration

Course Code: GEO4301

Section: A

Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Number of credits: 3

Course Description: Responsible for preparing and delivering course lectures and learning materials on sensing techniques used in mineral exploration, evaluating student performance, and providing academic support and feedback to students. Duties include preparing and grading assignments and the final examination, in accordance with course requirements.

Compensation and Work Hours

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 include 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 Schedule

Course Schedule: Mardi | Tuesday 17:30-20:30

Requirements

• Degree granted: A Ph. D in Earth Sciences.
• Candidate should have teaching experience at the university level.
• An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Additional Information

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.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.