Mechanical Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor

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Department of Engineering: Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Employment Opportunity #25-27
UNB Saint John

The Department of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus, invites applications for a 10-month term position, with potential for renewal, in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, July 1, 2026. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The department offers a 2-year diploma program in Engineering Foundations with specializations in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Additionally, the department offers a 4-year degree program in environmental engineering which started in Fall 2023 and plans to offer a bachelor’s program in industrial engineering in the near future. The department is also looking at expanding its offerings through teaching graduate courses toward the Master of Engineering in systems engineering.

Candidates for the position must have MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to teaching so demonstrated excellence in teaching will be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained a P. Eng. or who are eligible to do so.

Responsibilities include the preparation, supervision, and delivery, fully or partially, either in classrooms or any alternate delivery method of the laboratories for Mechanical Engineering and general Engineering courses, as well as assisting in university academic service.

The salary range and fringe benefits for this position is defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 – 2025 Collective Agreement.

A complete application package must include a cover letter (indicating either the competition number or ‘METERM’, and applicants should state whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada), along with the applicant’s curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates should submit their complete application package electronically (as a single PDF) to:

Dr. Idris Gadoura, Chair
Department of Engineering
University of New Brunswick Saint John Campus
Email: eng@unb.ca

Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference emailed directly to the address above.

Application Deadline: Complete application packages, including letters of reference, must be received by April 13, 2026.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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