Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Communication & Media Studies

Ontario Tech University; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, ON invites applications for an Academic Associate (Limited Term Faculty Member) in Engineering Communications and related fields. The role includes teaching SSCI 1050U/ENGR 1050U, with ENGR 5201G on policy/ethics, starting Sep 1, 2026 and ending Aug 31, 2027.

The appointment is subject to budget and requires a PhD and strong teaching credentials. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching at university level, experience supervising TAs, developing

Qualifications

• PhD and extensive teaching experience in engineering-related fields.
• Experience managing teaching assistants and developing pedagogical materials.
• Strong English-language communication and presentation skills.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SSCI 1050U/ENGR 1050U courses as consolidated.
• Deliver ENGR 5201G – Communications and Ethics.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
• Mentor and oversee teaching assistants and peer mentors.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teaching excellence

Pedagogical materials development

TA management

Education

PhD

Job description

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate

Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Communication & Media Studies - ($78,000 - $93,000). Final base salary will reflect individual candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Course Name and Number: SSCI 1050U/ENGR 1050U - consolidated from COMM 1050U and SSCI 1470U to support CEAB/program review recommendations. The position will also deliver ENGR 5201G – Communications and Ethics within FEAS

Posting Date: July 24, 2026

Closing Date: August 1, 2026 or until a suitable candidate has been found (11:59 pm EST)

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

Expected End Date: August 31, 2027

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, advances the discovery and application of knowledge through a technology-enriched learning environment and innovative programs responsive to the needs of students and the evolving 21st-century workplace. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities invite applications from qualified individuals for an Academic Associate [limited term for one year with the possibility of renewal] position in the fields of Engineering Communications and Impacts of Technology. This position reports to both the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. This position is subject to budgetary approval, and would start on September 1, 2026, or as soon as it is filled.

The candidate should possess a PhD and extensive teaching experience and/or equivalent professional community teaching experience, in a relevant field including but not limited to Engineering Communication, Technical Writing, Communication, English, Organizational Communication, Education, or cognate disciplines. The candidate should also have experience managing teaching assistants and/or peer mentors, developing pedagogical materials for undergraduate and graduate students, and demonstrating strong facilitation and presentation skills for both in-person and online classrooms. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility for registration in Ontario or another Canadian province, is considered an asset.

The candidate should be able to provide an established record of excellence in teaching at the university level, as demonstrated through a fulsome teaching dossier of syllabi, assignments, and personal reflections. In addition, candidates should possess outstanding English language skills demonstrating an ability to ensure strong, timely, two-way communications on an ongoing basis that contribute to collaborative/collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

Candidate interviews will be conducted online and short-listed candidates will be invited to present their course syllabus for ENGR 1050U Engineering Communications and Technology Impacts including a major assignment for students in the course. To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca. This presentation will include learning outcomes, the assessment process, and an explanation of how teaching assistants will be guided to evaluate student work. Candidates will be provided with the Ontario Tech syllabus template in advance and will be expected to outline their vision for the course’s core themes and learning objectives, AI policy, and evaluation structure as part of their presentation.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty AssociationUOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.