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Position Title:

Research Associate

Job Summary:

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking for a highly motivated research associate to work on the new design of course contents for communication in Engineering, in cooperation with Professors in the Faculty of Engineering.

The candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct thorough research on best practices and emerging trends in communication within the engineering field:

o Research various communication strategies in Engineering

o Research best practices in teaching communication to undergraduate engineering students

o Research/ literature review for best practices in the assessment of communication

• Develop comprehensive course material including lectures, assignments, projects, and prepare assessments, that align with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

• Collaborate with faculty members and industry professionals to ensure course content is relevant and up to date.

• Utilize various instructional design methodologies to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.

• Review and revise existing course material to enhance clarity, coherence, and educational impact.

• Integrate multimedia elements, such as videos, simulations, and interactive modules, to support diverse learning styles.

• Assist in the evaluation of course effectiveness through student feedback and performance metrics.

• Stay informed about advancements in engineering communication and incorporate new findings into course content.

• Present research findings in conferences or prepare peer‐reviewed articles

Education / Experience:

PhD in Engineering or Science, or exceptionally PhD in Education with Bachelor in Engineering with extensive experience in course design.

Experience in teaching or designing course content in technical communication is required.

Knowledge of instructional design theories \& models and their applications in course design.

Experience in teaching Engineering and in technical communication is required.

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:

Experience in working in an academic environment, effective interpersonal skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;

Must be a self‐motivated individual who can work both autonomously and in group settings working in project milestones and deadlines;

Strong computer literacy to work with McGill LMS system

Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality and reliability

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Name of Immediate Supervisor:

Nasim Razavinia

Status:

Full time, 35 hours/week

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Planned start and end dates of appointment:

01-May-2025 to 30-April-2026

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Hourly Salary: $32.60
Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)
Location: Macdonald Eng. Bldg.
Supervisor: Academic Associate
Position Start Date: 2025-05-01
Position End Date: 2026-04-30
Deadline to Apply: 2025-04-22

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, ***************@mcgill.ca.

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