Engineering Support Coordinator

3 days ago

, Canada Waterloo International Full-time
At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Academic Delivery Support Employment Type: Temporary Department: Faculty of Engineering
- Dean of Engineering Office
- First Year Support Services This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. Primary Purpose Support First Year Engineering activities: tutoring students in labs, tutorials and one-on-one; hiring and management of First-Year Tutors; Tutor students in labs, tutorials and one-on-one using knowledge of programming, electric circuits, and chemistry. Management of First-Year Tutors and mentoring of others Hire, manage, schedule and evaluate teaching assistants Support first year operations Grade student submissions in electromagnetics, electric circuits and programming Archive grades and course materials Organize help sessions for students A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a closely related discipline, or equivalent work-related experience Some experience in a teaching or engineering environment is an asset. Supervisory experience in a technical environment is preferred. Engineering experience and eligibility for licensing as a professional engineer in Ontario are assets. Solid background in the areas of computer programming, electric circuits and chemistry. Strong background in first year engineering algebra, calculus, electromagnetics and physics. Exceptional ability to tutor and instruct students in first year engineering courses. Proven ability to build strong mentoring relationships for tutoring and advising engineering students. Ability to learn quickly and to work independently with a minimum of supervision and in a team environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Advanced knowledge of -a number of procedural and object-oriented programming languages, -commonly available hardware and software embedded systems,
- analog and digital electrical measurement laboratory equipment. Equity Statement 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 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+. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. We advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship, nationally and internationally, in an environment of free expression and enquiry. We are a leading global research-intensive university, renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.