Professor, Civil Engineering Technology – Surveying & Geomatics

Position Summary

Full-time Academic, replacement position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

As a preferred employer, Conestoga is committed to supporting the development and well-being of our employees through competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing professional and personal learning opportunities that result in enhanced skills, shared successes, and an engaged college community.

Responsibilities

The School of Engineering & Technology is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Civil Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Engineering – Sustainable Design Engineering and the Architecture – Construction Engineering Technology program teams. Under the direction of the Chair, the Professor is responsible for providing the delivery of curriculum, development of an effective learning environment for students, and academic leadership:

• Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses, including project courses
• Defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes
• Developing alternative delivery strategies, online course development, and teaching as required
• Ensuring program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Participating in department, portfolio/school and college-wide activities/task groups as required
• Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
• Support applied research activities, including the identification and selection of potential projects
• Development of industry partnerships and collaboration with industry partners
• Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Three-year diploma in civil engineering, construction engineering, geomatics, surveying or a related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designations are considered an asset
• Minimum five years of experience in the civil engineering, construction engineering, geomatics, or surveying industry
• Advanced knowledge of computer-assisted design software, surveying and geomatics, geographic information systems, and land development is required
• Ability to use Theodolites and Levels and conventional total stations is required
• Ability to use Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment, preferably Trimble TSC data collectors, and experience with robotic total stations, laser levels, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) (drones equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Photogrammetry) is considered an asset
• Adult or post-secondary classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L) are preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset

Successful applicants will be required to conduct work in Ontario and must be available to work on campus according to program needs. Employment will commence in August 2025, and the vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the spring term.

As an academic institution, we collect proof of credentials, such as education and training, certification, licences, memberships, etc., as part of our hiring practices. Please ensure to outline all relevant credentials and classify them as complete or in progress. Copies will be requested during the recruitment process.

For all academic positions, transcripts for education credentials will be required. If your credentials were obtained at an institution outside of Canada, we require you to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from one of the following designated credential assessment organizations: World Education Services (WES) (Course by Course Report) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) (Comprehensive Assessment). Your credential assessment must meet the minimum Canadian equivalency required for the position in order to be considered.

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