Winter 2027 - APTPUO - CVG6305

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Group insurance

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a Regular Part-Time Professor for the Civil Engineering department to teach Special Topics in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Eng in Industry. The position is at the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester, with an English-language instruction requirement and a Thursday class schedule at 801 King Edward.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (geotechnical) with extensive FE modeling and analysis experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in civil engineering (geotechnical engineering) is required.
• Significant expertise in FE modeling of CVG geotechnical projects.
• Extensive experience in FE analysis, code-based or performance-based design of structures.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.

Skills

FE modeling

FE analysis

English communication

Civil engineering

Education

PhD in civil engineering

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Reason: New Position

Location: Main Campus

Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester

Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Academic Unit: Département de génie civil \ Department of Civil Engineering

Course Details

Course Title: Special Topics in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Eng in Industry

Course Code: CVG6305

Section:

Course Description: Special Topics in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Eng in Industry

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

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/19

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/21

Expected Enrolment: 25

Approval date: 2026/10/19

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: B

Posting type: Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction: Anglais | English

Competence in second language: N/A

Course Schedule: Jeudi | Thursday 8:30-11:30 - - 801 King Edward (MNO) C211

Requirements

• PhD in civil engineering (geotechnical engineering)
• Significant expertise in FE modeling of CVG geotechnical
• Extensive experience in FE analysis, code-based or performance-based design of structures
• Excellent oral communication skills in English

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 hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Benefits

• 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.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.