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The Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in Circuits and Embedded Systems. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. 

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in Circuits and Embedded Systems, to support active and experiential learning initiatives in the classroom. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. 

The Schulich School of Engineering is a strong promoter of innovative teaching and learning practices, with a focus on active and experiential learning. The school has recently renovated an extensive amount of space to facilitate meaningful studio-based active learning classrooms where students can engage with classwork in Schulich Studio (https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio), a dynamic, team-based learning environment. The common first-year engineering experience in the Schulich School of Engineering is delivered with a strong focus on active learning in the classroom. Active learning includes project-based learning, classroom demos, hands-on learning, discussions, worksheets, and other active approaches. This teaching style is demonstrated to support deeper learning and enhanced engagement for the students. In addition, the teaching environment offers an exciting opportunity for academic staff to work, mentor and be mentored in a dynamic teaching team with other engineering education innovators. We also hope that the candidate will be a strong contributor to continued development, research and dissemination of these or similar innovative teaching practices in both the first year and upper year/graduate programs.

The Department of Electrical and Software Schulich Engineering is currently inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) to expand its core team of innovative engineering instructors. This new faculty member will devote 50% of their time to the delivery and continual improvement of the first-year program, and will also contribute to upper-year courses in the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, primarily in areas relating to Embedded Systems. Candidates with an earned doctoral or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related engineering field, or those who will have earned a doctoral or master's degree in one of these fields by the anticipated start date are invited to apply for the position in Circuits and Embedded Systems. 

The successful candidates are expected to be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

Position Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching at the university level


• Experience with or strong interest in innovative and evidence-based teaching practices, especially active learning classrooms and experiential learning


• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills


• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in engineering


• Technical expertise in the following areas: electric circuits, computer architecture, real-time systems, microcontrollers, digital system design, and rapid prototyping.


• Ability to teach electrical circuits and machines


• Ability to teach courses in embedded systems. 

How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application online: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15921431-circuits-and-embedded-systems-assistant-professor-teaching

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (it is suggested that you merge these documents into a single pdf):

1. Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.


2. Teaching Dossier, including: (maximum 4 pages)

• Statement of teaching philosophy


• Statement of teaching strategies


• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential

3. Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (maximum 1 page)


4. Statement of Research on intended or current research activities related to education pedagogy and/or innovative teaching practices. (2 pages)
   
   
   Questions may be addressed to:
   Dr. David Westwick
   Interim Head, Department of Electrical and Software Engineering
   Schulich School of Engineering
   Email: ese.hire@ucalgary.ca
   
   Applications are accepted until May 20, 2025.
   
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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: https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/.

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