Job Description

Description

The

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

in the

Schulich School of Engineering

at the University of Calgary invites applications for a

Sessional Instructor

to teach ENCH 617 (Modeling and Identification Advanced Control) in the Fall 2025 term. The course is scheduled to be delivered in-person.

Course Description:

First-principles dynamic models of complex chemical processes. Comparison of dynamic simulation models generated using MATLAB/Simulink with those imbedded in commercial process simulators. Consideration of operability in plant design. Introduction to time series analysis and closed-loop identification. Causality versus correlation. Multivariate regression methods for soft sensor design.

Course Schedule:

Lectures:

Monday/Wednesday 2:00 - 3:15 PM

Labs:

Tuesday/Thursdays 2:00 - 3:15 PM

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, and must have a demonstrated background in the subject matter related to this course. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in an engineering program will be viewed as an asset. Applicants should be comfortable teaching in person.

Qualified applicants can apply by submitting a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and contact information of at least two references, via the 'Apply Now' link.

Candidates are welcome (but not required) to also include evidence of teaching effectiveness that may strengthen the application and assist in the selection process. Please submit your application as one document in pdf format.

Application Deadline: July 28, 2025

The Department of Chemical & Petroleum 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 Chemical & Petroleum Engineering will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.


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 Institutional Commitments

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)


For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the

Schulich School of Engineering

, click here.

About the University of Calgary

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About Calgary, Alberta

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