Contract Lecturer - Unit 1 - MTL200 - Materials Science Fundamentals - Winter 2027

About Toronto Metropolitan Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture. At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time. At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks. Connect with us on LinkedIn for the latest news and opportunities at TMU. Appointment Details Part-Time Hourly Appointment/ One Semester Course: MTL 200 - Materials Science Fundamentals Semester/Term: Winter 2027 Hours/Section: 3 hrs lecture group/ section Estimated Number of Students: +- 175 Students (per teaching section) *There are two teaching sections available for the Winter 2027 semester. Schedules noted below* Course Calendar Description: Atomic structure, atomic bonding in materials, crystallinity, lattice structure. Crystal systems, x-ray diffraction, amorphous materials. Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and phase transformations. Structures of metals, polymers and ceramics. Corrosion and degradation. Thermal and electrical properties of materials. A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester. The normal full-time teaching workload in the Department is a maximum of 16 hours per week across the Fall and Winter terms. Academic Assistant (previously known as TA/GA) support is academically required to deliver this course/section. The successful applicant will be provided appropriate Academic Assistant support and be responsible for their supervision as outlined in Article 12 , sections 12.2 and 12.3 of the collective agreement. Additionally, if eligible, they will receive 20% of the total extra student payment as outlined in Article 17 of the Unit 1 Collective Agreement. Lecture Schedule(s): Teaching Section 1: Tuesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM & Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Teaching Section 2: Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM & Friday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Course delivery in Winter 2027 will be in-person. Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus. Qualifications All applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a relevant discipline. Applicants should have up-to-date knowledge in the specific fields/disciplines of relevance for the course in the position for which they apply. Applicants should have good human-relations skills, including reliability, collegiality, professionalism, a respect for the rights of co-workers and students, and ability to meet commitment. P.Eng membership and teaching experience is desirable. Application Instruction Application Instruction : Applicants who wish to apply for these postings must …

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