Location:

Main Campus

Session:

2025 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit:

School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_PT

Course Title:

INTRO.INGÉNIERIE&IMPACTSOCIÉTÉ

Course Code:

SED1513

Section:

A

Course Description:

We are seeking a part-time professor to teach SED1513: Introduction to Engineering and its Impact on Society 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, provides a broad introduction to the nature of engineering and examines its ethical, societal, and environmental implications, as well as the roles of different engineering disciplines in addressing major societal challenges.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and tutorials on the fundamentals of engineering and its impact on society
• Introduce students to various engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, computer, and software) and their sub-disciplines
• Facilitate discussions and activities on ethical considerations, societal and environmental impacts of technology, and the responsibilities of engineers
• Guide students in exploring the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of engineering practice
• Lead case studies and projects focused on grand challenges facing society and the role of engineers in addressing them
• Assess student performance through assignments, presentations, and reflective exercises
• Provide constructive feedback to support student learning and critical thinking
• 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:

Lundi | Monday 16:00-17:30 Mercredi | Wednesday 14:30-16:00 -

Requirements:

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Education, or a related field
• Fluency in French (written and spoken)
• Proven teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, ethics, and the societal and
environmental impacts of technology
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration among students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary teaching or research
• Familiarity with engineering ethics, sustainability, or the societal impacts of technology
• Experience leading discussions or projects on grand challenges in engineering and society
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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