Faculty Lecturer Position in Chemical Engineering

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The Department of Chemical Engineering at McGill University invites applications for a full-time teaching appointment as a Faculty Lecturer.

The Department of Chemical Engineering is committed to excellence in teaching in its undergraduate program, and values service contributions of its Faculty members to the University, the profession and society at large. A number of faculty have received teaching awards at the Faculty, University, and Provincial levels. 

Successful candidates for the Faculty Lecturer position will contribute to this environment by playing a leading role in teaching multiple undergraduate Chemical Engineering courses in both classroom and laboratory instructional settings, and with a particular emphasis on coursework related to Process Design Engineering.  Furthermore, successful candidates will actively contribute to support undergraduate curriculum development, program evaluation and continuous improvement, accreditation review, and dissemination of pedagogical strategies.

The expected start date is between June 1st, 2024 and September 1st, 2024. The initial appointment is for one year followed by successive two and three-year renewals based on performance review. After 6 years of continuous employment, re-appointment is for an indefinite term as a Faculty Lecturer. Promotion can then lead to a Senior Faculty Lecturer position upon meeting the criteria of the Department and University.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Promotion can then lead to a Senior Faculty Lecturer position upon meeting the criteria of the Department and University. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Description:
The position is a full-time, campus-based Faculty Lecturer position from candidates who have a background in Chemical Engineering, process design and curriculum development.
Job Duties:

Representative responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach up to the equivalent of 18 credits per academic year with the highest academic standards. An academic year includes fall, winter and summer semesters. Actual course load will depend on the scope of academic, administrative responsibilities/special projects as determined in consultation with the Department Chair;
• Lead the necessary course content modification and improvement in close collaboration with faculty members and maintain academic rigor of the courses taught;
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in best practices in teaching, course design and assessment for learners that foster equity, diversity and inclusion in and out of the classroom;
• Serve on Departmental, School, Faculty, and University committees and workgroups as needed and available;
• Liaise with appropriate professional associations and business organizations to draw real-world chemical engineering projects in teaching to ensure that students’ learning outcomes are in alignment with industry and job market needs;
• Contribute to the Faculty’s and University’s strategic goals and values, such as community and international engagement, creating an inclusive and diverse teaching and learning environment;
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Engineering, Education, or a field related to departmental teaching activities.
• An undergraduate degree in an Engineering discipline is required, and a Chemical Engineering or strongly-related sub-discipline is preferred.
• Must have, or soon be eligible for, professional engineering licensure through a Canadian Professional Engineering association.

Application Procedure
Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Depending on feasibility, interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely.

For more information about the Department of Chemical Engineering, please visit our website at:

https://www.mcgill.ca/chemeng/

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit applications online through Workday. Applications should include in a single PDF document containing:

• A brief cover letter (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching statement including a description of teaching philosophy and interests, supported by evidence of past teaching effectiveness (2 pages). 
• Statement of professional (industry-focused) engineering experience and/or research experience that would be relevant to teaching in the Department of Chemical Engineering (1 page)
• Samples of teaching materials developed by the candidate (e.g., course outlines; lecture outlines; lesson plans; lab instructional manuals; 5 page limit).
• Appendices with supporting data may be included, but will not be reviewed unless warranted.
• Names, email addresses and affiliations of three referees.

About McGill University and the City of Montreal

Montreal is a cosmopolitan city in the heart of Quebec and home the largest population of university institutions and students in Canada and tied for first in North America. Montreal is consistently ranked at the top of the best cities worldwide for post-secondary studies.

McGill University is a top-tier research-intensive academic institution in Canada and has consistently been ranked among the top universities worldwide across all reputable ranking surveys. Its collegial environment with opportunities for interaction with world-class researchers spans all applied and theoretical technical fields.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.