Sessional Instructor - ENEL LEC , Fall , Electrical & Software Engineering

Description

The Department of Electrical and Software Engineering at the University of Calgary has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for the following course in Fall 2026 (September 1 - December 31, 2026).

ENEL 441 - Control Systems I

Component modelling and block diagram representation of feedback control systems. Mathematical modelling of dynamic systems; state-space representation and frequency domain representation of dynamic systems. Transient response analysis and steady-state error analysis. Root-locus analysis and design. Frequency response analysis with Bode and Nyquist stability criterion. Compensation design techniques. Introduction to multi sensor state feedback compensator design. Overview of digital control systems and industrial controllers.

• Lecture: TR 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
• Labs:
  Monday 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
• Tutorial:
  Wednesday 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

The successful candidate will be expected to have earned at least a master's degree in electrical, computer or software engineering and must have a demonstrated background in the subject matter related to this course. The successful candidate must also have very good previous teaching performance or show the potential for very good to excellent teaching ability. It is strongly desired that the candidate is registered as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary is committed to Employment Equity. The Department strongly encourages applications from women.

Please apply online via the Apply Now link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf and include the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• One letter of reference

The deadline for the applications is June 16, 2026.

The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule

B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding EDI can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ( ).

If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)