Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Engineering

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This is a Term 12 position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, and a term length of 3 years.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor for a 3-year term with the possibility of renewal. The Faculty of Engineering provides state-of-the-art instructional facilities and a collaborative community dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience. The successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty’s teaching mission by delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing the field of engineering education, and supporting student learning within engineering programs. 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Teaching Professor will be tasked with instructing undergraduate and graduate Environmental Engineering courses throughout the academic year in addition to working with other faculty members to improve course content, resources, and delivery. Delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in other specialties will be considered based on Department need and candidate experience.

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

1. Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
2. Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: those with both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”
3. Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
4. Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity.

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in a commitment to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 4 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose.

More than 46,000 students and 14,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $621 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, with alumni-founded companies generating more than $250 billion in annual revenue.

Benefits, Health, & Wellness

We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. This package includes an annual professional expense reimbursement plan of $1,400 for items ranging from technology to wellness. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus.

Teaching of University Credit Courses: 

1. Provides instruction of undergraduate and/or graduate students. 
2. Design course syllabus; order textbooks and other course materials as required; prepare, administer, and mark final exams/assignments; complete records related to grades; may be required to prepare and/or administer deferred exams.
3. Evaluates student performance progress and provides appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
4. May provide supervision to undergraduate and/or graduate students (i.e. Supervision of graduate students for thesis and MEng Capstone projects in collaboration with other faculty members).
5. Demonstrates scholarship and remains current and competent in the discipline or profession by keeping course syllabi and assignments relevant to the needs of the current student.
6. Abide by Faculty and University Academic policies.
7. Other duties normally required by ATS.

Teaching-Related Activities:

1. Attends course-related orientations, meetings and other activities related to teaching assignment.
2. May be required to teach additional labs or seminars with compensation for the additional FTE.
3. May oversee GSA TAs assigned to the course(s).
4. Hold office hours as per department policy.
5. Assists in the management of teaching assignments.
6. Calls and chairs meetings.
7. Other duties normally required by ATS.

Service Contributions: 

1. Participates in the development of curriculum and design of courses and labs (ie. Ensuring lectures and labs are being delivered in a meaningful and high-quality manner and working with Department stakeholders to redevelop/improve existing instructional materials to remain relevant with best practices; Contributes to modernizing course content/activities and learning environment; Identify new/emerging technologies or equipment that could be integrated into Department teaching; Develops new experiential learning components, including hands-on projects and field trips).
2. Participate in program continual improvement and accreditation processes.
3. Participates in the governance of the Department through committee membership.
4. Disseminates knowledge to the general public by making available their expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

Research and Scholarly Activities: 

This shall normally include pedagogical research and innovation, reflective inquiry, and research through creative activity that demonstrates subject currency in the field of engineering education. Such activities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Engage in scholarly research, ensuring research topics are relevant to the Department, Faculty of Engineering, and University community.
2. Explore opportunities to apply for external funding research grants.

Academic and/or Professional Qualifications

• A Masters or PhD in Environmental Engineering or related field, or be in the process of being granted a PhD
• Eligible to obtain and maintain active registration (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) during appointment as appropriate to the role.

Skills & Competencies Considered an Asset

• Recent experience in post-secondary teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Ability to create and foster a positive work culture for students.
• Ability to maintain positive relations with colleagues.
• Ability to employ varied teaching strategies.
• Ability to design or select and administer effective assessments.
• Exhibits clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and collaborate with colleagues.
• Employs logical and responsible critical thinking and organizational ability.
• Demonstrates facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills and an ability to handle challenging student situations.
• Remains technically proficient in the computer environment and has a working knowledge of various applications to deliver teaching materials.
• Proficiency in relevant software, such as Bio Win and hydraulic modeling applications, such as Water Gem, Storm CAD, and Sewer GEMS. 
• Consultancy and/or industrial work experience is considered an asset.

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. To apply, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following together in one single PDF document:

1. A cover letter that includes how you will contribute to the Faculty’s core value of an exceptional student experience
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and experience (e.g. related training, recent courses instructed), including a statement on your philosophy and experience with universal design for learning, equity, and inclusion in teaching. 
4. Additional attachments of up to 3 recent course evaluations and up to 2 sample course outlines for courses you delivered.

Next Steps:

• The committee will begin reviewing applications on May 19, 2026. Applicants will be accepted until position is filled. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an initial interview. 
• Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.
• For applicants selected for interviews, references will be requested after the interview. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.