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York University
| | Job Title: | Full Time Alternate Stream - Associate Lecturer | | Salary: | Not specified | | Category: | Engineering | | Deadline: |
11/30/2014: Expired
| | Location: | Toronto, Ontario |
Overview Alternate Stream Position in Mechanical Engineering We are seeking an outstanding candidate for an alternate stream (teaching-focused) tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2015, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities are teaching undergraduate courses and delivery of related projects and laboratories. The successful candidate is expected to participate in activities related to the undergraduate program, such as serving on committees, leadership in pedagogy of learning, interactions with industry for the purpose of undergraduate education and projects, devising and implementing technology in teaching and learning for the undergraduate program, and engaging in administrative work including the supervision of other persons engaged in teaching. About the Lassonde School of Engineering Solving our greatest challenges takes more than technical talent alone. The world needs engineers with passion and perspective - or as we call them at the Lassonde School of Engineering: Renaissance Engineers™. Lassonde School of Engineering graduates students who: Think in big systems not little silos Design with people in mind Understand real world consequences Established in 2012, the Lassonde School of Engineering is a highly-ambitious $250-million academic start-up at York University. The Lassonde School of Engineering currently offers 12 undergraduate programs in engineering, computer science and earth & space science with student numbers set to expand to 2,000 over the next five years. The School's new $90-million home - with zero lecture theatres - opens in summer 2015. Further information is available at http://lassonde.yorku.ca/ York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The following documents are required as part of the application package: (i) a cover letter concisely highlighting the qualification of the candidate and other pertinent information; (ii) a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting career achievements in the area of teaching, awards/honours, scholarly work related to pedagogy of learning or any related training, interactions with industry, supervising or advising student projects, relevant service or administrative duties, and details of any other scholarly/research work conducted; (iii) three reference letters; (iv) a complete teaching dossier with a statement on teaching plan and philosophy, samples of teaching materials and evaluations, and results of teaching evaluations; and (v) samples of the most significant and relevant scholarly works to this position. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 30, 2014.
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Experience and Qualifications The successful candidate must have demonstrated or have strong potential for excellence in teaching and learning. He/she must have a first degree (BASc, BEng, or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in the Mechanical Engineering or related field. The candidate should be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers Ontario. The following are preferable qualities in the successful candidate: an ability to interact with industry; track record with undergraduate teaching; track record with course and curriculum development; experience with undergraduate learning outcomes and graduate attributes; interest in leading capstone design and other project-related courses; understanding of and willingness to explore state-of-the-art trends in undergraduate teaching and learning (e.g. web-based distance learning, MOOCs, etc.)
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