Sustainable Energy Engineering: Teaching Stream Faculty (Lecturer)

Simon Fraser University

The School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey campus - located on the unceded traditional territories, including the Semiahmoo, Katzie, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Nations - is seeking outstanding candidates with proven track records of developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses for a Teaching-Stream Faculty position (Lecturer).

SEE is hosted at SFU's Surrey campus and focuses on the development of solutions for the harvesting, storage, transmission and use of energy, with careful consideration of economic, environmental, societal and policy implications. This inter-disciplinary school addresses the urgent need for engineers trained in new technologies that can change our world by tackling the causes and impacts of climate change. Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2024, SEE aims to give students the skills and knowledge needed for them to hit the ground running in emerging clean-tech sectors, such as renewable power generation, clean buildings and zero-emission vehicles.

Lecturers are an integral part of SEE and they contribute to its academic mission and implementation of its strategic plan. The successful candidate will report to the SEE Director and their primary responsibilities are teaching and service.

1.) Teaching: The candidate will teach regular undergraduate and graduate courses and will develop new courses as needed. Possible topics based on the candidate’s expertise are:
• Core engineering courses (engineering materials, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electric circuits and power, computational methods, design and engineering graphics, signals and systems, engineering economics, engineering statistics)
• Specialized courses in engineering (life cycle assessment, sustainable energy engineering, materials for energy systems, energy storage, data analytics and machine learning)

2.) Service
• Involvement in educational leadership.
• Involvement in service to the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, the University, the academic profession, and the community as appropriate.
• Continuing pedagogical/professional development.

The ideal candidate is expected to possess and demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field of engineering
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proven excellence in engineering teaching, as evidenced by one or more of the following: designing and developing engineering courses from the ground up, leading full courses as an instructor, supporting learning as a teaching assistant, or participating in comprehensive faculty training or teaching development programs.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to a team-based working culture.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia within one year of assuming the position.

The SEE undergraduate program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). The successful candidate must either have a Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license or be able to secure such qualification within the first year of the initial appointment. For the requirements for a P.Eng. License see the Engineers and Geoscientists BC website.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $98,340 - $119,241 (dependent on experience and inclusive of Market Differential).

To apply, submit the following to our online application system:
http://www.sfu.ca/fas/schools/sustainable-energy-engineering/job-opportunities.html

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, outlining alignment with SEE curriculum and enlisting specific SEE courses that can be taught (up to 4 pages)
• Statement of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as incorporated in teaching practices (up to 2 pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees

The competition will remain open until the position is filled. Screening will commence on 1 March, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) at Simon Fraser University is expanding. With over 4,000 undergraduate students, 650 graduate students, and 120 faculty members, the Faculty is embarking on an exciting growth period, and we fully expect the next five years will place the disciplines within our Faculty among the best in the world. Core drivers for the Faculty include a commitment to excellence at the highest level possible, engagement with industry, a responsibility to drive social change, and empowering our students, staff, and faculty to embrace diversity and collaboration to increase innovation.

SFU is an institution whose strength is based on its shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

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