College Professor - Mechanical Engineering
About the role
Position Information
Position Number
P00172
Position Title
College Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Division/Portfolio
Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity
Education and Experience
The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline——
Preferred Qualifications
The Mechanical Engineering department has a variety of teaching appointments available for the 2026/2027 teaching year. We are seeking college professors to teach either part-time (1-2 courses) or full-time (3 courses) per term. Successful candidates must have a foundational knowledge of the field and preferably have an industry background and related teaching experience. A P.Eng. will be considered an asset. Given the term nature of this position, individuals without a graduate degree will also be considered.
Please specify your desired appointment (part/full-time) in your application.
Duties include all facets of course delivery (teaching all lectures, conducting hands-on labs or tutorials, marking all assignments and exams, holding regular office hours) and being an active department member.
-
Our department seeks candidates with expertise in the following areas:
-
Mechanical engineering theory (Statics, Dynamics, Stress, etc.)
-
Engineering materials (properties, testing, and application)
-
Machine Design (components and assemblies)
-
Solid modeling, production of manufacturing drawings, and GD&T (using AutoCAD and SolidWorks).
-
Manufacturing processes and operations
-
Production and Operations Management
-
Machining and fabrication theory and hands-on machine shop skills
-
CNC programing and machine operation
-
Fluid mechanics and fluid power systems
-
Thermodynamics / HVAC
-
Robotics and industrial automation
Desired Start Date
08/19/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/02/2027
Schedule
Fall: Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 (full-time start Aug 19, 2026)
Winter: Jan 2, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary range $71,486 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.
Appointment Type
Faculty - Full-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants
Course descriptions and information about the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department can be found at: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/mechanical-engineering-technology-diploma
For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Jonathan Laumer at jlaumer@okanagan.bc.ca.
Employee Group
Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
C003391
Number of Vacancies
4
Posting Open Date
05/05/2026
Posting Closing Date
05/19/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.
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College Professor - Mechanical Engineering
About the role
Position Information
Position Number
P00172
Position Title
College Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Division/Portfolio
Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity
Education and Experience
The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline——
Preferred Qualifications
The Mechanical Engineering department has a variety of teaching appointments available for the 2026/2027 teaching year. We are seeking college professors to teach either part-time (1-2 courses) or full-time (3 courses) per term. Successful candidates must have a foundational knowledge of the field and preferably have an industry background and related teaching experience. A P.Eng. will be considered an asset. Given the term nature of this position, individuals without a graduate degree will also be considered.
Please specify your desired appointment (part/full-time) in your application.
Duties include all facets of course delivery (teaching all lectures, conducting hands-on labs or tutorials, marking all assignments and exams, holding regular office hours) and being an active department member.
-
Our department seeks candidates with expertise in the following areas:
-
Mechanical engineering theory (Statics, Dynamics, Stress, etc.)
-
Engineering materials (properties, testing, and application)
-
Machine Design (components and assemblies)
-
Solid modeling, production of manufacturing drawings, and GD&T (using AutoCAD and SolidWorks).
-
Manufacturing processes and operations
-
Production and Operations Management
-
Machining and fabrication theory and hands-on machine shop skills
-
CNC programing and machine operation
-
Fluid mechanics and fluid power systems
-
Thermodynamics / HVAC
-
Robotics and industrial automation
Desired Start Date
08/19/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/02/2027
Schedule
Fall: Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 (full-time start Aug 19, 2026)
Winter: Jan 2, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary range $71,486 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.
Appointment Type
Faculty - Full-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants
Course descriptions and information about the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department can be found at: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/mechanical-engineering-technology-diploma
For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Jonathan Laumer at jlaumer@okanagan.bc.ca.
Employee Group
Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
C003391
Number of Vacancies
4
Posting Open Date
05/05/2026
Posting Closing Date
05/19/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.
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