TEPHF - Engineer - Psychology Engineers

Course Title and Number

TEP
1026H1 F – The Happy Engineer – Positive Psychology for Engineers

Many disciplines have explored happiness – philosophy, anthropology, psychology, sociology, neurobiology, film, art and literature – to name a few. Why not engineering? During the first part of the course we will play catch‑up, examining the scholarly and creative ways that people have attempted to understand what makes for a happy life. Then we turn our attention to our own domain‑expertise, applying engineering concepts like “balance,” “flow,” “amplitude,” “dynamic equilibrium,” “momentum” and others to explore the ways that your technical knowledge can contribute to a deep understanding of happiness.

This course is designed to challenge you academically as we analyze texts from a variety of disciplines, but it is also designed to challenge you personally to explore happiness as it relates to yourself, your own personal development and your success and fulfillment as an engineer.

• Posting end date:
  July 17, 2026
• Number of positions:
  One (1)
• Sessional dates of appointment:
  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
• Hours:
  
  1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs)
• Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE). Rates vary by role and are listed in the Collective Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have extensive experience teaching both Positive Psychology and Leadership. The applicant must have experience and knowledge of evidence‑based research that links a variety of positive psychology concepts to leadership effectiveness. Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures with an ability to explain concepts clearly and creatively. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in Positive Psychology, Leadership or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in psychology, education or leadership studies. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leadership development theory and practice. Proven track record of effective teaching and curriculum design. Understanding of the engineering profession and context. Capacity to deliver experiential pedagogy.

• Preparation of lectures and course materials
• Delivery of lectures
• Possible supervision of Teaching Assistants
• Setting and marking assignments, projects, examinations, etc.
• Timely submission of final marks
• Advising students (in person and via email)
• Other appropriate teaching duties related to the course
• Ability to convert to online duties if required

• Salary based on CUPE minimum rates for a half course (HCE)
• Vacation pay included in salary rates
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student body of approximately 80 participants
• Experience in a teaching role within a university setting

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.