Location:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit:

School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_PT

Course Title:

TRAVAIL. ÉQUIPE&COMMUNICATION

Course Code:

SED1512

Section:

A

Course Description:

We are seeking a part-time professor to teach SED1512: Teamwork and Communication Skills for students in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design program at the Faculty of Engineering, School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation, University of Ottawa. This course, delivered in French, is designed to develop students’ abilities to function effectively in team environments, with a strong emphasis on communication strategies and collaborative problem solving within an engineering context.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver interactive lectures and workshops on the principles of teamwork and effective communication in engineering
• Teach students about team dynamics, including roles, responsibilities, and strategies for successful collaboration
• Guide students in developing both verbal and written communication skills essential for technical professionals, such as presenting ideas, providing feedback, and facilitating group discussions
• Facilitate group projects and collaborative problem-solving activities that address engineering challenges
• Explore the broader impact of teamwork and communication on the engineering profession and society
• Assess student performance through group assignments, presentations, and reflective exercises
• Provide constructive feedback to support student growth in teamwork and
communication
• Hold office hours to assist students outside of class time

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted:

July 02, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

August 02, 2025

Expected Enrolment:

77

Approval date:

July 02, 2025

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Course type:

B

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Français | French

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Jeudi | Thursday 14:30-17:30 - -

Requirements:

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Communication, Education, or a related field
• Fluency in French (written and spoken)
• Proven teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Strong understanding of team dynamics, collaborative problem-solving, and
professional communication in engineering
• Ability to mentor students in both individual and group settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience facilitating teamwork or communication workshops in an engineering or technical context
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary or project-based learning environments
• Experience supervising or coaching student teams on engineering projects
Please note that this position requires teaching in French.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

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