The University of Prince Edward Island’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has openings for Sessional Instructors for the Winter 2022 semester for the following courses:

ENGN 2830 - Digital Logic Design

This course is a study of topics such as: digital and binary systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, sequential logic, minimization, registers and counters, clocks and synchronization, state machines, and programmable logic devices. Ladder logic and programmable logic controllers are also introduced. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ENGN-3430 - Technology Management, and Entrepreneurship

This course provides an overview on how to start and sustain a technology-oriented company. Topics discussed will include the role of technology in society, intellectual property, business feasibility studies, financial planning, sources of capital, business structure, marketing, operational and human resource management. The focus will be on students as engineers-entrepreneurs with involvement from real life entrepreneurs as motivators and facilitators. This course will use problem-based and experiential learning strategies to develop new ventures. Students who produce a well-developed business idea from this course may be considered for approval to use this as the basis for their final year engineering design project. Three lecture hours per week.

ENGN-4470 – Micro Grids

This course focuses on the concept, operation, and optimization of renewable-energy-based micro-grids. Concepts introduced and considered include renewable energy resources, integration technologies, grid-connected operation, islanded grid operation, energy storage integration and the optimal dimensioning and mixing of multiple energy sources where some are stochastic in nature, and some are dispatchable. Existing and future energy storage technologies will also be discussed. This course is based on energy flow analysis and makes extensive use of software simulation tools. Students will develop a framework for performing techno-economic assessments of micro-grid architectures and designs. A strong background in electrical power systems is not necessarily required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week

Qualifications:

Qualified individuals must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. A Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, would be considered a strong asset. Candidates should be registered as a Professional Engineer on Prince Edward Island. Professional engineering experience is expected and will be an important consideration in the selection process.

Note:  Members of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering’s Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for these positions. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions: 

Applications must include a resume specifying academic qualifications, relevant teaching and professional experience and three references. Submit application to:

Dr. Wayne Peters, Interim Dean
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: 902-566-0505
fsdewedesign@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

UPEI will require mandatory full Covid 19 vaccination for all students, staff, and faculty. Exemptions only apply for medical, religious, or cultural reasons in accordance with the UPEI Covid 19 mandatory vaccination policy.

Closing date for applications is November 2, 2021.