Appointment Details
Course Information
Course Semester / Term Hours / Section Estimated Number of Students
CVL423 Winter 2025 Geology for Engineers
This course provides Civil Engineering students with an understanding of the physical world in which they work and live.
The course deals with the following topics : structure of the earth, plate tectonic theory and continental drift, minerals, rocks and their mode of formation, erosion and weathering, soil formation, folding and fracturing of rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, glacial landforms and permafrost, ground and surface water, rock mass stability, mass wasting, and the physiography of Canada.
The engineering significance of each topic is illustrated by practical examples. Laboratory activities include mineral and rock identification and interpretation of topographic and geological maps.
a) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.
PLEASE NOTE : Pursuant to the University's and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a .
Course delivery in Winter 2023 will be online, in-person or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus.
Candidates teaching remotely are required to have access to the appropriate technology, i.e. computer with camera and microphone and high-speed internet.
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
- PhD in the related discipline
- Outstanding performance in an equivalent course at the graduate or senior undergraduate level;
- Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and / or academic currency in specific field / discipline;
- Minimum of three years professional experience;
- Demonstrated teaching skills with minimum three years’ post-secondary teaching / GA experience;
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students;
Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at Ryerson graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at Ryerson undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.
Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related field 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in related field.
Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).
Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings / evaluations :
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments