The University of Prince Edward Island, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, has openings for one term-contract faculty appointment, with a 10-month duration starting July 1, 2026, or as early as possible thereafter, at the assistant professor level, as per the UPEI Faculty Collective Agreement.

Candidates must have the relevant background and experience to teach in any of the following areas: sustainable design, mechanics, materials, and thermos-fluids.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach fundamental undergraduate courses; to contribute to ongoing curriculum development, including the development of hands-on undergraduate laboratories; and to fulfill service obligations to both the Faculty and the University.

The successful candidate will be assigned the following courses (18 units)

ENGN 1230 – Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

This course focuses on the study of mechanics concerned with the equilibrium conditions of particles and rigid bodies at the state of rest and subject to forces and moments. A structured problem-solving method is introduced to identify and solve problems using appropriate theory, tools, and methodologies. Topics to be discussed include unit systems, vector operations, equilibrium conditions, free-body diagrams, moments and couples, distributed loadings, support reactions, truss analysis, centroids, moments of inertia, products of inertia, shear and bending moment diagrams, and friction.

Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ENGN-1340 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics

This course is a study of mechanics concerned with the state of motion of particles and rigid bodies that are subject to the action of forces and moments. The course considers the kinematics and kinetics of motion applied to particles and rigid bodies, particularly as it relates to engineering applications and design. Topics include rectilinear and curvilinear motions, rectangular, normal-tangential, and cylindrical coordinate systems, rotation about a fixed axis, general plane motion, dependent and relative motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, and energy and momentum methods.

Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week

ENGN-3710 Project-Based Pro Practice I

Building on previous design courses, this is the first of a series of upper-year design courses that simulate the practice of a professional engineer. Professional and technical skills are developed through problem-, activity-, and project-based learning. Teams work with industry partners to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to meet their engineering challenges. Following a design-build-test approach and best practices in project management and sustainability, teams develop detailed project proposals, conceptual designs, and proofs of concepts within the ethical and safety considerations that are fundamental to the profession. Concepts are further developed into operational prototypes in ENGN 3720.

Six lecture hours and six hours of design studio per week.

ENGN-3720 Project-Based Pro Practice II

This is the second in a series of upper-year design courses that simulate the practice of a professional engineer and continue the work in ENGN 3710. Professional and technical skills are developed through problem-, activity-, and project-based learning. Working closely with their industry partners, teams complete detailed designs of their concepts and build full-scale operational prototypes (where possible). Testing and validation of solutions are carried out in controlled laboratory and/or industrial environments (where possible), and teams present the final design solutions to their partners.

Six lecture hours and six hours design studio per week.

Appointment rank, step, and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. Term contract faculty receive a comprehensive fringe benefits package including group life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental health, travel insurance, RRSP, and long-term disability insurance.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have earned a doctoral degree in a relevant engineering discipline with the relevant background and experience to teach in any of the areas noted above. Industry experience, or skills gained through collaborative work with industry, will be considered a strong asset. The successful candidate must be registered as a P. Eng or EIT with Engineers PEI.  Finally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must submit:
•    A cover letter citing the competition number listed above
•    A full curriculum vitae
•    A list of three (3) references and their contact information 
•    A statement of the candidate’s overall teaching philosophy and methodology, and their experience with hands-on, experiential-based learning, engineering design education and the development of innovative teaching methods as applied to the course group selected.

Submit application to:

Dr. Suzanne Kresta
Dean Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering 
University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, 
PE C1A 4P3 
fsdewedesign@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 

UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications is May 8th, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.