Sessional Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, ME 495

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach ME 495.6 (01) Industrial Design Project during Winter Session 2026-2027. Appointments include preparation and marking time; job location is on campus in Saskatoon, SK.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and have university teaching experience in engineering design, plus be an APEGS-registered professional engineer or eligible, with CEAB familiarity.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering and prior university teaching in engineering design.
• Professional Engineer with APEGS; CEAB familiarity.
• Industrial/manufacturing/university teaching experience; advisor/industrial sponsor experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license for off-campus courses.
• Appointments include prep/marking time.
• Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

Skills

University teaching experience

Engineering design

APEGS eligible

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sessional Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, ME 495

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following course during the 2026-2027 Regular session:
Course Number, Section, and Name: ME 495.6 (01) Industrial Design Project
Term and Course Dates: Winter Session (January to April)
CRN: 21369
Delivery Mode: Lecture
Course Schedule: TBD
Expected Enrollment Limit: 90
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering and have previous university teaching experience in engineering design courses. Be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEGS) and be familiar with Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) requirements.

Previous industrial, manufacturing and university teaching experience, and previous experience as an advisor or industrial sponsor for engineering design projects, would be considered assets.
A valid driver’s license is required for off-campus courses. Appointment periods include additional days in recognition of preparation and marking time required. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Status: Term
Employment Group: CUPE 3287
Academic Calendar: Course Dates and Academic Calendar
Stipend: CUPE 3287 Stipends
Posted Date: 11/4/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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