Sessional Instructor: ENCH - Modeling and Identification Advanced Control

Description

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach ENCH 617 - Modelling and Identification Advanced Control in the Fall 2026 term. The course is scheduled to be delivered in‑person.

First-principles dynamic models of complex chemical processes. Comparison of dynamic simulation models generated using MATLAB/Simulink with those embedded in commercial process simulators. Consideration of operability in plant design. Introduction to time series analysis and closed-loop identification. Causality versus correlation. Multivariate regression methods for soft sensor design.

Lectures:
Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 3:15 PM

Labs: B01:
Thursday 2:00 – 3:15 PM, B02:
Tuesday 2:00 – 3:15 PM

• Graduate degree in Engineering
• Active P.Eng. designation (asset)
• Demonstrated background in the subject matter related to this course
• Experience teaching undergraduate engineering students (asset)
• Comfortable teaching in person

July 27, 2026

All qualified candidates (including members of designated groups) are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should answer whether they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (Yes/No).

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty enrich the learning and research experiences. We encourage members of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible/racialised minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities to apply. We offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

Questions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments. Requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture.