Part-Time Sessional Instructor

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a sessional instructor position in the School of Engineering for the Winter 2024 semester. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

CIVE 241-4 Civil Engineering Materials

This course introduces the structure and properties of common civil engineering materials such as aggregates, cement, concrete, wood, steel, and other construction materials. The emphasis is on the relationship between the structure of materials and their mechanical properties.

CIVE 321-3 Structural Analysis II

This course explores the following advanced concepts of structural analysis: shear flow and deformation; St. Venant torsion and warping torsion; beams on an elastic foundation; shear wall analysis and elasto-plastic analysis. Students are introduced to the following finite element method and structural dynamics: mode shapes; natural frequencies; lumped mass models; modal analysis and response spectra.

ENGR 211-3 Engineering Communication (two sections)

This course builds on key principles of written and oral engineering communication. Content complements ENGR 217 Engineering Design II and includes correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, proposals, executive summaries, technical reports, and oral presentations.

ENVE 317-3 Engineering Design III: Municipal Engineering

This course explores engineering design of municipal infrastructure. Topics include but are not limited to the following: design of water supply networks; sewers; stormwater systems; and solid waste management. The project-based design exercises require the application of sustainability principles, engineering tools and teamwork.

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