Sessional Co-Instructor, ENFD 111, Department of Biomedical Engineering

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to co-teach ENFD 111 – Bioengineering Foundations in the Winter 2024 term. The course is scheduled to be delivered in-person.

Course Description:
Students will gain an understanding of foundational concepts in mechanics, optics, electromagnetism, and atomic physics and their applications in the field of bioengineering. Through interactive experiments, students will actively explore and solve associated problems related to living systems. This course will integrate Indigenous perspectives in problem solving and includes contextual examples that build upon real-world examples and applications.

Course Schedule (Jan. 8 – Apr.9, 2024):
Lecture: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00am – 9:50am
Lab: Tuesday 8:00am – 10:45am
Tutorial: Thursday 9:30am – 10:45am

Qualifications:

• MSc in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline; PhD preferred
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a closely related course
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

This position will primarily be responsible for the circuits/electromagnetism/atomic physics concepts of the course but may also teach Newtonian physics.

Qualified applicants can apply via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Please submit your application in one document in pdf format (which may require you to merge documents), and include the following:

• Letter of interest
• Current CV
• Names and three letters of reference

Application Deadline: January 4, 2024

The Department of Biomedical Engineering would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.

As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Biomedical Engineering will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Please visit https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/ for more information on the Schulich School of Engineering.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy  committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering .

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
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About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.