Temporary Python Instructor Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2026 Fall Semester

Faculty:

Faculte de genie / Faculty of Engineering

Academic Unit:

Ecole de conception et d'innovation pedagogique en genie \\ School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

Course Title:

PROGRAMMATION SCRIPTS INTEGRES

Course Code:

SED1115

Section:

A

Course Description:

We are seeking a part-time instructor to teach SED 1115: Embedded Programming and Scripting, a 3-unit course designed to introduce students to foundational embedded programming and scripting for physical applications, through hands-on work with the Raspberry Pi platform and Python programming language. The course focuses on developing practical automation, monitoring, and control scripts, culminating in a simple project that is built and tested during the course. Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging lectures and laboratories, and facilitate discussions on course topics
Create and assess assignments, laboratories, projects, and examinations that evaluate course competencies
Provide constructive feedback to support student learning and digital fluency
Align teaching with the approved course description and learning outcomes
Coordinate examinations and other course elements with SED 1515

Posting limited to:

Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / 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:

77

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:

B

Posting type:

Regulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mercredi | Wednesday 13:00-14:30 Vendredi | Friday 11:30-13:00 -

Requirements:

Required:
Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Demonstrated teaching or professional training experience in programming
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Solid understanding of embedded systems, Raspberry Pi hardware, and Python scripting
Experience with educational projects involving Raspberry Pi or similar platforms
Industry or research experience in embedded systems, automation, or IoT
Familiarity with basic electronics and interfacing sensors/actuators
Experience designing and supervising hands-on student projects
Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts to students with varying levels of
programming experience
Experience teaching diverse student populations and fostering inclusive
learning environments
Experience promoting an active and experiential classroom

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.

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