The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary has an opening for a Sessional Instructor position in the software engineering program.

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary has an opening for a Sessional Instructor position in the software engineering program.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the undergraduate level course ENSF 593 ‘Principles of Software Development I’.  ENSF 593 is listed in the University of Calgary Calendar for the Spring 2020 session. The successful candidate is required to be available during that entire period.  The successful candidate will be expected to have earned at least a Masters in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering and must have a demonstrated background in the subject matter related to this course.  In particular, the candidate should have experience teaching fundamental programming and data analysis concepts using a high-level language such as Python. The successful candidate must also have very good previous teaching performance or show the potential for very good to excellent teaching ability.  It is desirable for candidates to be registered as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province.

ENSF 593 course description
A fundamental study of software design and development topics for Engineering students. Topics include: fundamental programming constructs; key features of an object-oriented programming language, especially inheritance and polymorphism, elements of object-oriented design; programming and application of common data structures; strategies and tools for testing and debugging

Instructor contact hours:
Lecture: L01: Monday, Wednesday 8:30am ~ 11:15am
Lab: B01: Monday, Wednesday 12:00pm~ 1:50pm

Application Instructions:

Applications should include application letters, a curriculum vitae and a 1-page teaching statement, together with the names and contact information of three referees.  The deadline for the applications is March 27, 2020.

Submit applications by email to Jinny Kim, jikim@ucalgary.ca and addressed to:

Dr. Andy Knight
Interim Department Head
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

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. 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 about the Schulich School of Engineering visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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.