Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Engineering

University of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canada is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Engineering. This role involves teaching, engaging in research, and contributing to university service. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering and has strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Interested applicants should prepare a comprehensive application package to demonstrate how their qualifications align with the role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in research communication, including publications.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching programs and mentor students.
• Participate in meaningful research and seek funding.
• Contribute to service responsibilities within the university.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively develop, instruct, and engage learners

Experience in effectively communicating research results

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or relevant area

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Engineering

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenured or tenure‑track appointment at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (40%) Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of research students, and personal interactions with and advising students. Course content may be developed within approved departmental policies. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required.
• Research (40%) Participation in research, including preparation or performance of creative works and dissemination of research results by appropriate means. Faculty members are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.
• Service (20%) Active engagement in service to the University and participation in collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provision of service to the discipline of the Academic Faculty member; participation in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department, and dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the Academic Faculty member’s expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a relevant area.
• Experience communicating research results within and outside the academy, including publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta, to be obtained within five years from the date of hire.
• Ability to effectively develop, instruct, and engage learners in the engineering curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or relevant areas.
• Experience in effectively communicating the results of research within and outside of the academy, including publications in reputable, peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Licensure, progress towards licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. Licensure must be obtained within five years from the date of hire.
• Ability to effectively develop, instruct, and engage learners in the engineering curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Following are Considered an Asset

• Industry experience in engineering, trades, sciences, and technology industries.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects as well as managing large, multi‑year research projects.
• Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects.
• Team, lab, and facility management experience, including but not limited to safety, supervision, and procurement.
• Teaching experience and training in teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum design.
• Teaching, research, service, and volunteer work related to the role, as well as community boards and organizations and outreach to and helping in underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Grant application and financial management experience, and training.

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. To apply, please select the Apply Now icon below and submit the following in ONE PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including your research, teaching, and service experience related to the role and responsibilities, as well as the qualifications above
• Research Plan (maximum 3 pages) that outlines main areas of current research and short and long‑term research goals, and how you will build and retain a high‑performing and diverse research team. Please include your plans for the design of the research environment and the team, and for equitable opportunities for all members of the team to engage with the work being conducted and other opportunities that will advance their career goals, and up to 3 recent peer‑reviewed research publications
• Teaching Dossier including
  1. Teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), including how you will contribute to our culture of providing exceptional educational experiences that focus on learner engagement and inclusivity, experiential and active learning, while building engineering knowledge and skills as well as emotional intelligence, social mindedness, and ethics, and
  2. Evidence and potential for teaching effectiveness, such as related training, teaching assistantships, courses instructed, recent course evaluations, and example course outlines for courses you delivered as an instructor.

Next Steps

• Applicants will be accepted until February 27, 2026; however, our shortlisting process will begin in early January. The anticipated start date for these positions would be July 1, 2026. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an online pre‑interview.
• Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.

EEO Statement

The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. The University of Alberta is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

Employability Update

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.

Contact

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6754624