APTPUO-Fall 2026 -GNG5130 at University of… · Ottawa

APTPUO-Fall 2026 -GNG5130 Location: Ottawa, ON Posting Reason: New Position Location: Main Campus Academic Period: 2026 Fall Semester Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering Academic Unit: École de conception et d’innovation pédagogique en génie \\ School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation Course Title: Business Communication and Influence Course Code: GNG5130 Section: Course Description: Foundations of communication and influence in the business world. The focus will be on professional communication between engineers and customers to determine the requirements and features that can be delivered to meet what customers want, need and can afford. Topics include: eliciting complex needs and developing the cost justifications for their delivery; the main motivations people and organizations have for buying engineering products and services; techniques for questioning, listening and acting in a highly effective manner; removing anxiety from financial discussions of engineering solutions; being able to present, pitch or write compelling proposals for engineering solutions in an effective and consistent manner. Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/15 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/06/16 Expected Enrolment: 30 Approval date: 2026/05/15 Number of credits: 3 Work Hours: 39 Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025) The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31. These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification. Course type: C Posting type: Régulier / Regular Language of instruction: Anglais | English Competence in second language: Passive Course Schedule: Mercredi | Wednesday 19:00-22:00 - - Requirements: Strong background and demonstrable, extensive experience in engineering, product management, engineering sales, product marketing, and/or product development required.  Knowledge and experience with a wide range of products, systems, technologies and end markets.  Candidates must have a background in one of the disciplines of engineering.  Excellent communication skills required.  Previous teaching experience is an asset. MBA preferred. Candidates must have a background in engineering. Additional Information and/or Comments: An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law. The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. Additional Locations: Main Campus