Instructor, Mechanical Engineering

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DFA Bargaining Unit

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for an Instructor to teach design-based undergraduate courses in the BME program, in both upper and lower divisions. The position begins July 1, 2027, with five courses (15 credit hours) per year, focusing on engineering design, solid mechanics and mechatronics with hands-on components.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's and PhD in mechanical engineering and be eligible for licensure as a professional engineer in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and PhD in mechanical engineering.
• Eligible and committed to be a registered professional engineer in Nova Scotia.
• 3–5 years of university-level teaching, course development and program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses (15 credit hours) per academic year.
• Courses in design, solid mechanics and mechatronics with hands-on components.
• Develop curriculum and innovative teaching methods; participate in department service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Course development

Innovative teaching

Service activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PhD in mechanical engineering

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a career stream faculty position at the rank of Instructor. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the teaching of undergraduate courses, with a focus on design-based courses, in the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, both in the upper and core (lower) division. It is anticipated that the position will begin on July 1, 2027.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be teaching a total of five courses (15 credit hours) per academic year. Courses will typically be in the areas of engineering design, solid mechanics and mechatronics, with important hands‑on components.

The candidates must have a Bachelor's and PhD in mechanical engineering. Candidates must be eligible and committed to be a registered professional engineer in Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in university level teaching, course development and participation in program continuous improvement. Professional experience in mechanical engineering design will be an asset.

The successful candidate therefore must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in, and commitment to, teaching. The candidate will be expected to develop curriculum and innovative teaching methods for their assigned course and participate in the same, as well as service activities, at the Department level and beyond.

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

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