Division
Faculty of Science and Technology
Department
Physics/Engineering/Astronomy
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
Workload
5.5 hour workload
Pay Level
VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
Starting Salary
$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
Appointment Start Date
30-Dec-2024
Appointment End Date
16-May-2025
Additional Information
Appointment may end early or be extended. This posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications will start on November 21, 2024.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Evaluations, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
Duties:
The Department of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy at Vancouver Island University is seeking candidates for a part-time, temporary Instructor to teach ENGE250, The Department of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy at Vancouver Island University is seeking candidates for a part-time, temporary Instructor to teach ENGE 250, the Linear Circuits course for students in their second year of Engineering studies with the intent to transfer to the University of Victoria to complete their degree.
Covered learning outcomes include:
- Using Ohm's Law and Kirchoff Laws to analyze resistive circuits
- Use network theorems to analyze resistive circuits
- Solving circuits involving inverting and non-inverting operational amplifiers
- Solving 1st and 2nd order RC and RL circuits
- Using phasors to perform AC analysis
- Assessing series and parallel resonance and calculate AC power
- Solving 3-phase circuits with Y- and Delta loads
The successful candidate must also be comfortable leading these topics in a laboratory setting.
Candidates to teach this course should be comfortable and competent with the full range of topics presented in the course. Instructional duties include preparation of notes, the preparation and marking of quizzes, midterm(s) and a final exam, supervising and marking laboratory assignments, and assigning final grades. Additionally, the instructor is expected to provide reasonable, on-campus office hours.
Please see the on-line VIU course calendar for further information.
The Department places a high value on instructional skill and a commitment to student learning and success.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited institution and qualified to be registered as a Professional Engineer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; P.Eng. designation.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
