Description
ENEN 695
Water and Wastewater Pollution, Treatment, and Control
Lecture 01 Monday 18:30-21:20
The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for the following course in Fall 2025 (August 25 - December 24, 2025).
ENEN 695 Water and Wastewater Pollution, Treatment, and Control
Water and wastewater quality and flows; drinking water guidelines; water and wastewater treatment objectives. Physical, chemical, and biological treatment operations and processes such as coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, adsorption, ammonia and nutrient removal, aeration, suspended and fixed growth methods, membrane processes and others; design of water and wastewater treatment facilities; sludge characteristics and disposal; land treatment; reclaimed water reuse.
Position Requirements:
The successful candidate will be expected to have earned at least a master¿s degree in engineering and must have a demonstrated background in the subject matter related to the course. The successful candidate must also have very good previous teaching performance or show the potential for very good to excellent teaching ability, and a strong commitment to engineering education.
The Department of Civil Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). To maintain our programs' accreditation, faculty must be licensed to practice engineering in Alberta. The successful candidate will be expected to hold professional engineering licensure with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or with an equivalent association in another Canadian province.
Under Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary is committed to employment equity and diversity. If you are a graduate student, please note that you must receive permission from your graduate supervisor before applying.
How to Apply:
Please apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf document and include:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information of three referees
Application deadline: July 28, 2025
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
