TEP327/1327H1 F - Engineering & Law

Course number and title: TEP327/1327H1 F – Engineering & Law 

Course description: Students will understand the basics of contract and tort law enabling them to research case law and analyse fact situations relevant to their practices. They will develop an understanding of the complexity of legal concerns facing any engineer, permitting them to better evaluate the risks and responsibilities of their work. Given that students may develop or handle proprietary knowledge, we will discuss in brief trademarks and copyright. In addition to analysis of fact situations, they will also, in teams, negotiate contracts to simulate an actual working relationship and learn about dispute resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration in mock scenarios. Students will learn about the implications and responsibilities of acting as an expert and practice their analytical writing skills by drafting an expert report in a mock situation relevant to their studies. A mock trial will expose them to examples of cross examination of experts and trial strategy. Lastly, students will learn about ethical responsibilities of engineers and the PEO disciplinary regime and be exposed to the role of insurance as it affects engineers, including errors and omissions and general liability. 

Posting end date: July 17, 2026 

Number of Positions (est.): One (1) position 

Estimated TA support: 100 hours 

Estimated course enrolment: Up to 85 students 

Class schedule: Wednesday 6-9pm 

Sessional dates of appointment:  September 1, 2026– December 31, 2026 

Hours: 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs) 

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.47; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,212.15. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail. 

Minimum Qualifications:Currently, and with at least 15 years’ experience, practicing law, with an emphasis on professional liability defending engineers, errors and omissions insurance, products liability, general liability, and environmental liability as well as experience in class actions and multiple jurisdiction actions. Experience lecturing and writing about these areas. Must be a member of the Law Society of Ontario. 

Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in science or engineering; experience teaching or mentoring young professionals.