Job Description / Duties

The Division of Co-operative Education is seeking a permanent Coordinator for Engineering Co-operative Education commencing as soon as possible. This is an Academic Staff position reporting to the Director of the Division of Co-operative Education.

Engineering Co-operative Education is responsible for the overall operation of the mandatory work term component of the Bachelor of Engineering Program for a student body of over 1,200 students with, approximately, a 75-25% male–female mix. Engineering Co-operative Education at Memorial is one of the most credible Co-operative Education programs in the country, placing up to 1,200 students a year with reputable employers locally, nationally, and internationally.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The duties and responsibilities of the Co-operative Education Coordinator include developing suitable work term opportunities, monitoring and evaluating students in the workplace, making promotion recommendations to Faculty Council, providing individual career and professional development counseling, managing the student placement process, developing and presenting professional development seminars, implementing appropriate reflective learning activities, and academic service. Travel is required within the province, nationally, and occasionally internationally.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in engineering and be eligible for membership in Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL). Expertise in mechanical engineering is desirable; however, applications from all qualified candidates are strongly encouraged. A graduate degree in a relevant area of study would be considered an asset. Ideally, the applicants should also have prior experience in the operation of co-operative education programs at the university level. A past focus on, or genuine interest in, student development and student success is desirable as well. Broad experience and knowledge of the operations and functions of industry, government, and business along with the ability to provide effective liaison between students, employers, and the University is required.

Additional Information

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Salary: Salary will be as stipulated by the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Contact Information

Closing date for applications is June 23, 2014 at 4:00pm. Applications, including the reference number VPA-COOP-2014-001 and a clear statement of strengths related to this role, should be directed to:

Dr. Scott MacKinnon, Director (Acting), Division of Co-operative Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5S7

Employer Profile

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.