Assistant Professor of Teaching

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching (in exceptional cases, a tenure-track, or tenured, appointment at the rank of Associate Professor of Teaching may be considered). The anticipated start date of the position is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Over its long history, the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC has distinguished itself with excellence in research, teaching and service in the field of Materials Engineering. The Department has a strong record of collaborative work within UBC and industry and promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in enhancing the teaching and learning environment in the Department of Materials Engineering. This includes the development and delivery of core courses in the Materials engineering curriculum, active participation in capstone design projects, and development / renewal of undergraduate laboratories. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Materials Engineering, and to collaborate with other departments and programs to develop courses and other educational and experiential opportunities for students both within and beyond the Department of Materials Engineering.

UBC defines Educational Leadership (EL) as “an activity taken at UBC and elsewhere to advance innovation in teaching and learning with impact beyond one’s classroom.” As an EL faculty member in addition to teaching and service to the Department, there is an expectation that a portion of your role is to focus on the systematic enhancement, innovation and evaluation of teaching practice and how it supports student learning, and to share what you learn with colleagues. To support you in this work, UBC offers funding opportunities and programs to develop practical expertise through the Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology. This includes funding through various programs (e.g. SoTL Seed, Open Education Resources, and Teaching and Learning Enhancement Funds) to enrich student learning and the educational community by supporting and disseminating innovative and effective educational enhancements. There are more than 350 EL faculty at UBC at the forefront of educational scholarship rooted within their own disciplines, forging a path forward through the changing landscape of teaching and learning in higher education. 

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in Materials Engineering or a closely related field and be registered, or be eligible for registration within five years of appointment, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists, British Columbia. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence or possess clear potential for excelling in teaching, developing and/or applying innovative pedagogy, educational leadership, and providing service to the University and the wider community. Relevant industrial experience, in particular, is viewed as an asset. Further information on the Department is available at www.mtrl.ubc.ca and information on the Faculty of Applied Science is available at https://apsc.ubc.ca/faculty.

Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs. Applicants should submit a letter stating their suitability for the position and include:

1. a current curriculum vitae
2. a statement of teaching philosophy and interests in educational leadership relevant to this position (up to 3 pages) *
3. evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (such as course outlines and/or student evaluations)
4. a 1-page statement on how their teaching, educational leadership, and/or service would contribute to an equitable, diverse, inclusive (EDI) and/or decolonized academic environment*
5. Names and contact information (including email addresses) of three referees who can speak to the applicant’s activities related to teaching, educational leadership, and service

* Additional pages will be removed 

The initial closing date for applications is December 1st, 2024 but applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

The expected salary range for an Assistant Professor of Teaching position is $110,000 - $120,000 per annum, plus benefits. The expected salary range for an Associate Professor of Teaching position is $150,000 - $170,000 

per annum, plus benefits. The Faculty of Applied Science is committed to offering equitable salaries, taking into consideration the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate as well as their years in rank.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 

An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To confidentially request such accommodations, please contact Michelle Tierney, Manager - Business Operations at michelle.tierney@ubc.ca. 

To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA or contact the Center at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca. 

With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Applied Science and its programs, distributed on two academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam people and of the Syilx (Okanagan) peoples.