Faculty Positions

Sessional Lecturer – Term Appointment

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia is looking for a part-time sessional lecturer to co-teach the following course:

Course: EECE 571L Deep Learning in Digital Media (3 credits)

Dates: 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026

This is a co-teaching appointment, with the successful candidate responsible for 50% of the course delivery. The teaching load corresponds to 1.5 credits. The total salary for this term appointment is $5,550.00.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, and demonstrated expertise in deep learning and its applications. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in topics such as neural networks, computer vision, or AI-driven analytics, and those with experience teaching related subjects.

Please submit applications to recruiting@ece.ubc.ca. Applicants should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae detailing post-secondary teaching experience, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses and contact information of three people who can be contacted as references.

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, specifically Part 7: Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse

community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or

discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Posting date: 7 October 2025

Closing date: 21 October 2025