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 1210 (two sections) and ENGN 1220 (two sections)

ENGN-1210 Engineering Communications

This course is the first in a series of design courses structured to foster development toward becoming a professional engineer. It provides a basic introduction to the profession, to the design process, and to the way that engineers communicate through drawing, writing, speaking, and presenting. Students learn about the engineering design process by completing simple engineering design projects in a team-based environment. There is a strong focus on computer-aided drawing and the design process.

Three hours of lecture and three hours of design studio per week.

ENGN-1220 Engineering Analysis

This course is the second in a series of design courses structured to foster development toward becoming a professional engineer. It further introduces the engineering design process through team-based engineering design projects. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the development of structured problem-solving, analysis, testing, interpretation, impact on design, and computer-aided design. Analysis tools and topics such as basic concepts of electricity, statics, dynamics, estimation, statistics, graphing, and regression are applied to clinic projects. Computer-aided design focuses on 2D and 3D technical drawing using advanced CAD tools.

Three hours of lecture and three hours of 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.

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.