Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - LTA
Lakehead University
Application Deadline: July 8, 2024
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Reference # ENG-2024-25-01
Lakehead University, Barrie Campus, invites applications for a one-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1st, 2024.
The Department encourages all eligible applicants with an earned PhD or close to completion by August 1, 2024 in Electrical and Computer Engineering to apply for this position. The successful candidate will teach six half-course equivalents per year at the undergraduate level, plus supervision of capstone projects. Flexibility in undergraduate teaching of a diversity of courses is expected in the accredited BEng Program in Electrical Engineering at Barrie, in partnership with Georgian College. In addition to this program, the Department offers Masters and Ph.D programs, as well as another accredited BEng program at its Thunder Bay campus. Possible assigned courses for this position include the following:
• EELE 1637 Computer Logic Circuits
• EELE 3310 Circuit analysis and design I
• EELE 4053 Communications Systems
• ESOF 3358 Numerical Methods & Modelling
• EELE 2137 Engineering Probability and Statistics
• Senior undergraduate elective course
Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.
Besides teaching, the candidate is expected to participate in the administrative work of the Department and University, in activities such as outreach and recruitment, serving on administrative and student committees, and curriculum development.
Eligibility for Professional Engineering registration in a province of Canada is a mandatory condition for employment in this position.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Carlos Christoffersen. Detailed information on the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/electrical-engineering
Review of applications will begin on July 1st and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # ENG-2024-25-01 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Ms. Alicia Madore
Faculty of Engineering
Dean’s Office
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: acmadore@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity- seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019- 2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an
under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.