Lecturer, First-Year Engineering, Graham School of Professional Development

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time; 1-year term lecturer position- with the possibility of extension for another 1 year term; with the First-Year Engineering program with the School of Professional Development, College of Engineering.

The successful candidate will become a key member of the First Year Engineering instructor team that coordinates and delivers the engineering course material within the first year curriculum.

Since the quality of the student experience forms the cornerstone of the program, the ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, as well as a commitment to teaching and learning innovation.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with other members of the First Year and SoPD teams to contribute to a supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate will teach First Year and general engineering courses and take part in the administration of the First Year program (including course coordination, TA/RA supervision, and team coordination). This position will teach up to 30 CU in an academic year.

About the College and First-Year Engineering Program

In 2021 the College of Engineering undertook a complete redesign of its first-year program, incorporating research-informed best practices in course design, teaching and learning methods, approaches to student assessment, and experiential learning opportunities. This innovative program has positioned the College at the forefront of engineering education in Canada, making the University of Saskatchewan a destination of choice for excellent students from across Canada, and beyond.

The new curriculum has a modular structure, featuring a high degree of alignment in the sequencing and presentation of materials, both across courses and over the academic year. In addition, a consistent assessment strategy has been implemented within courses based on the competency-based model, allowing students some opportunity to revisit and retest material that they have yet to master. For more information on the program, please visit our website.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Skills, Qualification and Experience: The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Engineering, as well as an advanced degree in a relevant field, and ideally be registered as a professional engineer in Canada. If not currently a PEng, the candidate must be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following:

• experience teaching in a post-secondary environment;
• clear evidence of strong teaching and communication skills;
• experience teaching courses such as mechanics, design, drawing & sketching, computer programming, electrical circuits, professional ethics, and research.
• an ability to work effectively in a collaborating team.

Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience with inclusion of Indigenous perspectives, program evaluation and accreditation, teaching enhancement software systems such as Canvas, Crowdmark and Mobius, active learning techniques, and with competency-based assessment.

Salary information for this position for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 salary band for a Lecturer can be found here.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package: dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a single PDF that includes a cover letter addressing how their experience aligns with the position’s competencies, a one-page teaching philosophy, a detailed curriculum vitae, and any supporting documents.

Completed applications must be submitted via the ATS portal at USASK

Inquiries about this position can be directed to graham.school@usask.ca

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026

Only complete applications will be considered. The review of applications will begin on June 22nd. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Status: Term
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1
Posted Date: 5/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
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