Four-Month Sessional Position in Engineering (Programming)

Date Posted: November 19, 2025

Posting Deadline: Until filled

Department: Faculty of Science, Division of engineering

Type of Employment: 4-month + 2 week Contract, Full-time

Group Affiliation: SMUFU

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. The Division of Engineering at Saint Mary's University invites applications for one four-month sessional position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor to begin January 1, 2026.

Job Information and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach multiple lecture and lab sections of the following introductory programming course in Python for Engineering students during the Winter semester of 2026:

· EGNE 1204 - Computer Methods for Engineers

Experience and Education Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree (PhD in Engineering or related field is preferred), must hold either a P.Eng. or Engineer-in-Training licence from a Canadian jurisdiction, and should have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in university teaching.

Application Details

Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, a current C.V., a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness along with relevant evaluations, if available), copies of all university transcripts, and the names and addresses of three references. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file via e-mail to: [email protected]. Please indicate the following in the subject line: "Four-Month Sessional Position in Engineering (Programming) 2026".

The processing of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident).

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted (no telephone calls or emails please).