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Are you passionate about shaping career-ready, world-ready graduates? Seneca invites you to join a dynamic faculty committed to delivering education beyond the classroom—equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving digital economy.
As a part-time professor, you will contribute to experiential learning, collaborate with industry, and bring real-world insight into the classroom while demonstrating teaching excellence and academic leadership. Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and change-makers.
Here is What’s on Your Horizon
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Campus: Newnham
We welcome applications for part-time professors (Fall term). Course assignments are based on scheduling needs, with contracts typically up to 6 hours per week. Day time on-campus availability is preferred. Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…
Ensure student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques.
Carry out regularly scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic counselling of students.
Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources, work experience and field trips.
Evaluate student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned course
Course Description
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of engineering mechanics with a focus on statics and dynamics. Topics include force systems, equilibrium, kinematics, kinetics, and structural analysis in two and three dimensions.
What You Bring to Seneca
Education
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Science, or a closely related field
A Master’s degree or PhD is preferred
Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration is considered an asset
Experience
Previous post-secondary teaching experience in Statics, Engineering Mechanics, or closely related engineering courses
Demonstrated expertise in engineering mechanics concepts across applied settings
Skills
Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics; 2D/3D kinematics and motion)
Free-Body Diagrams and Force System Analysis
Rigid Body and Particle Equilibrium
Moments, Couples, and Force–Couple Systems
Structural Analysis (trusses, beams, distributed loads)
Linear and Angular Momentum, Work–Energy Method
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Collaborative, student-centered approach with commitment to equity in education
Job Details
External Posting Date: June 19th, 2026
External Closing Date: Posted until filled
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Hours: TBC
Work Type: Flex Delivery: in-person, online, hybrid and flexible
Shift: TBC
Ideal Start Date: 9/1/26
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Pay Range: PT&S1: Min. rate is $85.46/hr incl. vacation, preparation & evaluation
Job Category: Administrative
Pre‑Employment Verification Process: Administrative and Support Positions: For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions: 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. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation 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
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