[Hiring] Part-Time Professor - Taguchi Methods for Engineering R & D @University of Ottawa

Role Description

The role of experiments in product innovation.

• Taguchi/Plackett-Burman methods for design of experiments.
• Analysis of means.
• Analysis of variance.
• Contrasts and multifactorial ANOVAs.
• Fractional factorial designs.
• A-priori and post hoc pooling, scree plots.
• Numerous application examples focused on engineering design.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with the use of Taguchi / Plackett-Burman design of experiment.
• Solid knowledge of ANOM, ANOVA, multifactorial ANOVA, full factorial experimental plans and fractional factorial experimental plans.

Requirements

• Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/06/16.
• Expected Enrolment: 30.
• Number of credits: 3.
• Work Hours: 39.
• Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025).
• Course Schedule: Jeudi | Thursday 19:00-22:00.

Benefits

• The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
• These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.
• Rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Company Description

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.

• All qualified persons are invited to apply; however, 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 [email protected] 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.