Contract Lecturer | BL 8101: Building Envelope Systems
4 weeks ago
Appointment Details
Course Information
In this course students will investigate a broad range of building envelope systems as applied to a variety of building typologies in order to develop proficiency with respect to envelope performance and its relevance to durable, sustainable design. This course also addresses the impact of envelope components/assemblies on heat, air and moisture transfer through the envelope, detailing issues and constructability. The course will also provide core knowledge for the OBEC Building Science Specialist designation.
Graduate level course
Course: BL 8101: Building Envelope Systems
Semester/Term: Fall 2024
Hours/Section: 3 hours
Estimated Number of Students: 25 students
a. A part-time hourly appointment/ one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to the University's and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a . Course delivery in Fall 2024/Winter 2025 will be online, in-person or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus. Candidates teaching remotely are required to have access to the appropriate technology, i.e. computer with camera and microphone and high-speed internet.
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
Relevant professional degree required (building science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architecture) Relevant graduate degree (masters or doctoral) with focus on building envelope issues is preferred.
Experience
Applicants should have at least five years of relevant industry experience with a particular focus on building envelope design and/or repair.
Applicants must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of building envelope design and performance assessment processes including heat, air and moisture transfer through the envelope, detailing issues and constructability. Applicants should be familiar with tools, methodologies and techniques used for optimizing building envelope design as well as diagnostic assessment.
Currency
Applicants must demonstrate current understanding of the architectural field and the particular issues related to this course through professional practice, publications, and/or participation in relevant conferences (within the past five years).
Current DAS CUPE 1 Lecturers are expected to provide an updated currency report to be considered for contract lecturer positions as per article 17.(h) of the collective agreement.
Teaching Skills
Teaching experience in the area of building science is required. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to teach technical content effectively within a lecture/seminar format.
Applicants with experience of teaching at graduate level may be preferred. Applicants must have the ability to guide students and provide counsel as required in order to meet educational/pedagogical goals of the course.
Applicants should demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching and awareness of EDI priorities, including but not limited to demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and incorporating course materials and/or guest lecturers to provide different knowledge, perspectives, lived experiences and worldviews.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of personal computers that are relevant to this course, including document creation, file management, internet research, and communications.
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Interactive Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues and students; ability to work effectively in groups; ability to resolve conflicts constructively; ability to carry out the duties and obligations of an Instructor in a respectful manner; ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives; commitment to on-going self-assessment; effectively facilitate respectful classroom discussions addressing diverse student identities, perspectives and experiences.
Other Requirements
Applicants are to submit samples of teaching work and/or design/creative/professional work or other documents that demonstrate work they have undertaken in the proposed area of focus.
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