Sessional Instructor Faculty Of Sustainable Design Engineering (summer 2024)

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Job Description


The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for the Summer 2024 Semester for the following course below. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

SDE 8081 - Modern Mechatronic Systems

This course emphasizes how the abstract concepts of control theory and advanced design tools are used pragmatically in engineering practice in the mechatronics field. This course explores current topics of modern mechatronics, from the application of complex systems through dimensionality reduction, machine learning, and dynamical systems modelling to innovative methods and algorithms such as augmented reality, medical image analysis, and automated mapping of environments. Above all, this course is designed to entice students to think, ask questions of existing theory, and understand the essence of mechatronics systems. To this end, students will develop and implement practical, hands-on-with-hardware applications of the control system analysis and design principles that are the subject matter of their research. The findings and results of this project will be presented in the format of a manuscript that incorporates the research methodology, their final product, and critical thinking over the mechatronic topic. Cross-level listed with ENGN-4081.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.

All candidates should be registered as a Professional Engineer on Prince Edward Island. Professional engineering experience is expected and will be an important consideration in the selection process.

Note: Members of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering\'s Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter and resume specifying academic qualifications, relevant teaching and professional experience and the contact info for three references.

Submit application to:
Dr. Wayne Peters, Interim Dean
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: 902-566-0505

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is February 17, 2024.

University of Prince Edward Island

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2280261
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Prince Edward Island, Canada
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