SESSIONAL FACULTY - 3SP3 SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty

Engineering Physics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2024-25 session.

Date of Posting: See Mosaic posting dates     
Applications to: Robert Laidler, Administrator, Department of Engineering Physics     
Course Name(s)/Number(s): ENG PHYS   3SP3        
Term: 1

Number of Section(s) Available: 1                                               
Location (on/off campus):  On Campus
Number of Units per Section: 4
Projected Enrollment: 110
Projected TA Support:   TBD
Wage Rate*: $8,943                      
Start Time and Duration: September 3 - December 5  Lectures Wednesday 7-10pm

Examination Period - December 6-19, 2024

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

JOB AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

The applicant will be responsible for all aspects of instructing the course ENGPHYS 3SP3.  This includes development and delivery of lecture and laboratory materials, supervision of teaching assistants, and creation of grading rubrics and methods and materials for student assessment.   

ENGPHYS 3SP3 Space Engineering Systems
3 unit(s)

A survey of topics required for the development of near-Earth missions, including orbital mechanics (with a relativity primer), propulsion and power systems, radio and optical communications, effects of radiation, and observational instrumentation.
Three lectures; first term


Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant Engineering or Science field.  Strong communication skills are required.  

Preferred Qualifications

Some previous university teaching experience is preferred. 

*Supplemented Fees- 15.02(a) The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule C of the Collective Agreement.  The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount.  If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference.