Sessional Appointment - BME462

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Course Information:

Course descriptions can be viewed on the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Calendars

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Appointment Start Date:

2026-12-16

Appointment End Date:

2027-04-30

Number of Appointments:

1

Application Instructions: Application Instructions for Sessional Appointments

Posting Information:

Posting Deadline: November 19th at 11:59 PM

Key Responsibilities:

Course Development and Delivery:

• Deliver engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials that align with the course outline and objectives.
• Utilize various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and participation, to comply with accessibility requirements, and to address the diversity of the material.
• Design and develop course materials, if required, in alignment with the established curriculum, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and reading lists.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments.
• Provide clear assessment criteria
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students on their performance.
• Maintain student grades ensuring appropriate access and privacy.

Student Support:

• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and collaboration.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with department faculty and staff to ensure course content and delivery meet academic standards.
• Participate in meetings where appropriate and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and university administration.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the work assigned to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Complete administrative tasks related to course management, such as submitting grades by the Registrar’s Office deadline and prior to the end of the appointment, and maintaining course records to be provided to the hiring unit at the end of the appointment.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, student conduct, accessibility and student information including Policies 33, 46, 70, and 71.
• Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling of course support.
• Complete training required for the position as specified by the University and/or the hiring unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage course materials, assessments, and student records efficiently.
• Student Engagement: Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Inclusivity: Ability to recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including cultural, linguistic, and learning differences, and to implement inclusive teaching practices
• Professionalism: Adherence to university policies and procedures, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Education: A graduate degree (Research Master's or PhD required) in engineering, preferably Systems Design Engineering or Biomedical Engineering Experience/Qualifications: Previous experience teaching as a course instructor strongly preferred, with preference given to those with experience teaching this course (BME462) or its sister courses (BME362 and BME461). Experience teaching capstone or design courses is also preferred over course instructor experience with other course types, with preference given to candidates with experience teaching biomedical engineering design courses and/or projects. While course instructor experience is given priority, previous experience teaching as a teaching assistant is also beneficial, again with preference given to those with experience with this course (BME462) or its sister courses (BME362 and BME461). Expert ability to use LEARN is strongly preferred. Ability to use other EdTech tools including but not limited to Odyssey, Crowdmark, and Vevox is an asset. Ability to support capstone teams with design and technical advice, guidance, and hands-on support is expected for this course. Familiarity and ability to support students in accessing and using prototyping and lab resources with the Faculty of Engineering and Department of Systems Design Engineering is an asset. Must be able to assess the quality of design work based on written submissions and oral presentations and ask appropriate deisgn critique questions in-the-moment during oral presentations to support this assessment. Department or School Name:Systems Design Engineering Department Head Name:Thomas Willett Campus: waterloo Delivery Mode: In-Person Course Credit Weight: 0.5 Audience: undergraduate Wage Rate: $5000 Anticipated Enrolment #: 100 Enrolment Cap #: 105 TA Support: Yes Co-Teaching: Special Topics Course: New Course Development: Signficiant Course Development: Course-Specific Information: This course has a unique instructional team with a lead course instructor and two supporting lab instructors. The two supporting lab instructors will co-teach the course. This role is recruiting for one of the supporting lab instructor positions. Engineering programs are accredited by CEAB and continual data collection is part of the accreditation process. As requested, it is expected that accreditation data will be collected and submitted by the end of the appointment as part of teaching the course. Panel exams are an important final assessment for this course that will be scheduled throughout the final exam period (one per team).

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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