Professor, Part-Time (Building Systems Engineering Tech)
About the role
###Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
##Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning. Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labour markets. As a professor at Seneca, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co-op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.
##Here is What’s on Your Horizon
**Faculty/School:**School of Environmental & Civil Engineering Technology
**Program/Course:**Building Systems Engineering Technician (BTS)
**Course Title:**BES802 – Site Management and Building Safety
**Campus:**Newnham Campus
We welcome applications for part-time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.
To help us align your application with the right opportunity, please include your availability when applying.
Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…
- Ensure students understand course objectives, structure, and evaluation methods.
- Deliver scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic advising.
- Integrate real-world examples, on-site insights, and practical learning activities into the course.
- Provide meaningful feedback and evaluate student performance using established academic standards.
- Foster a learning environment that prioritizes safety, ethics, and industry best practices.
##What You Bring to Seneca
Education
Degree or Advanced Diploma required in one of the following (or a related discipline):
- Building Systems Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – Building Sciences
- Building Environmental Systems (BES)
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of related industry experience in construction, building systems, site coordination, safety management, or similar fields.
Skills
- Knowledge of construction/building site operations (scheduling, sequencing, coordination)
- Health & safety expertise, including hazard analysis and risk assessment
- Understanding of building codes, compliance requirements, and safety standards
- Strong communication skills to teach site protocols, safety briefings, and operational expectations
- Problem-solving and decision making abilities for safety and site challenges
- A strong ethical foundation and a safety first mindset
**Note:**A teaching demonstration may be required during the recruitment process.
Job Details
**External Posting Date:**March 10th, 2026
**External Closing Date:**Until Filled
**Pay Range:**Dependent on experience
**Hours:**TBC
**Work Type:**Flex Delivery: in-person, online, hybrid and flexible
**Shift:**TBC
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
**Number of Openings:**1
**Posting Intent:**Immediate Need
**Job Type:**Temporary, Part-Time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
##Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
##Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
##Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Similar jobs you might like
Professor, Part-Time (Building Systems Engineering Tech)
About the role
###Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
##Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning. Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labour markets. As a professor at Seneca, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co-op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.
##Here is What’s on Your Horizon
**Faculty/School:**School of Environmental & Civil Engineering Technology
**Program/Course:**Building Systems Engineering Technician (BTS)
**Course Title:**BES802 – Site Management and Building Safety
**Campus:**Newnham Campus
We welcome applications for part-time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.
To help us align your application with the right opportunity, please include your availability when applying.
Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…
- Ensure students understand course objectives, structure, and evaluation methods.
- Deliver scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic advising.
- Integrate real-world examples, on-site insights, and practical learning activities into the course.
- Provide meaningful feedback and evaluate student performance using established academic standards.
- Foster a learning environment that prioritizes safety, ethics, and industry best practices.
##What You Bring to Seneca
Education
Degree or Advanced Diploma required in one of the following (or a related discipline):
- Building Systems Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – Building Sciences
- Building Environmental Systems (BES)
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of related industry experience in construction, building systems, site coordination, safety management, or similar fields.
Skills
- Knowledge of construction/building site operations (scheduling, sequencing, coordination)
- Health & safety expertise, including hazard analysis and risk assessment
- Understanding of building codes, compliance requirements, and safety standards
- Strong communication skills to teach site protocols, safety briefings, and operational expectations
- Problem-solving and decision making abilities for safety and site challenges
- A strong ethical foundation and a safety first mindset
**Note:**A teaching demonstration may be required during the recruitment process.
Job Details
**External Posting Date:**March 10th, 2026
**External Closing Date:**Until Filled
**Pay Range:**Dependent on experience
**Hours:**TBC
**Work Type:**Flex Delivery: in-person, online, hybrid and flexible
**Shift:**TBC
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
**Number of Openings:**1
**Posting Intent:**Immediate Need
**Job Type:**Temporary, Part-Time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
##Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
##Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
##Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.