
Sessional Lecturer - PHY 2050U Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer - Fall 2025
- Oshawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Basic concepts of thermodynamics; the First and Second Laws; properties and behaviour of pure substances; Ideal gases and mixtures; the equation of state for a perfect gas; Maxwell's relations; heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment, utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver, and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.Qualifications:The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.Required Skills:
- A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
- Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
- Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in a Physics program
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
- Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
- Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
- Experience co-teaching a course at the University level
- Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
- A PhD in Physics with documented expertise in thermodynamics
- Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences in a post-secondary environment