Fall _CVL_Fundamentals of Surveying_ Civil_ Lecturer - Unit

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The base salary range for Contract Lectures hired August 16, 2026 through August 15, 2027 is $79,644.07 to $ per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Contract amounts are calculated based on the number of semester hours in the appointment.

Course Information

Course Semester/Term Hours/Section Estimated Number of Students

CVL
323 Fall 2026 3 hours/week 200 Monday 3-6

Introduction to surveying theory and techniques; distance, angular and height measurement methods; traversing and traverse adjustments; field calibration of instruments; topographic mapping; coordinate geometry; geometry of horizontal and vertical curves; curves and construction layout; use of surveying software.

a) A full workload half-sessional appointment is for 15 hours in any one semester.
b) A reduced workload half-sessional appointment is for at least 9 but less than 15 semester hours in any one semester.
c) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

Evidence may be requested for all categories.

Education

Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate programs.
Teaching target or similar course at TMU undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.

Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related fields 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than
3) years ago) practice in a related field.

Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in the past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).

Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments

Applicant Responsibilities
Candidates…