Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics & AI

University of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics & AI. The role includes teaching, conducting interdisciplinary research, and collaborating with various engineering departments. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. and has experience in their field. Responsibilities include engaging students in hands-on engineering education, driving innovative research, and participating in the governance of the department. A passion for human-aware robotic systems is essential. The university offers a vibrant work culture and robust benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Moving and relocation support

Employment services for spouses

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience communicating research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Licensure eligibility as a Professional Engineer in Alberta required.
• Ability to engage and instruct engineering learners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching programs and advise students.
• Conduct research and seek funding from agencies.
• Engage in departmental service and governance.

Skills

Research communication

Teaching ability

Collaborative research

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics & AI

Job Identification: 3257 | Posting Date: 11/25/2025, 08:16 PM | Apply Before: 12/30/2025 | Job Schedule: Full Time | Locations: Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site) | Category Type: Engineering - Electrical | Position Type: Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors) | College/Administrative Portfolio: College of Natural And Applied Sciences | Faculty/Department: Engineering

About the Team

The University of Alberta's College of Natural And Applied Sciences, one of North America's top engineering schools, fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well‑being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.

Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure‑track appointment with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, in accordance with the Employment & Faculty Agreements Schedule. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). Applications are invited from candidates with a passion for advancing autonomous human‑aware robotic systems. Expertise at the intersection of robot learning, intelligent control and estimation, autonomous robot decision‑making, real‑time embedded systems, robot vision, and robot perception will be considered an asset. The ideal candidate works in domains such as robot reinforcement learning, robot autonomy and adaptive/shared autonomy, human‑centric and human‑augmentation robotic systems, and assistive, interactive, and collaborative robotics. We aim to contribute to building a better future for society, encouraging research, teaching, and service in areas such as human‑robot interaction, human‑centric soft robotics, medical robotics, and multi‑agent systems.

Joining our department means collaboration opportunities with researchers and instructors across Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computing Science. Our current research and teaching strengths include surgical robotics, rehabilitation and assistive robotics, wearable robotics, aerial and mobile robotics, manufacturing robotics, human‑robot interaction, interfaces, human movement analysis, haptics and telerobotics, cooperative autonomous systems, computer vision, robot control, robot learning, and computational intelligence for robotic systems. As a new faculty member, you will collaborate with centres of expertise such as the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Institute for Smart Augmentative and Restorative Technologies (iSMART), and more.

The successful candidate will join a team of faculty members committed to an exceptional student experience. They will teach courses to the first cohort of students in the new Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Cooperative Education program, which integrates electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering to train the next generation of experts. The department has over 1,100 undergraduate students and a graduate program with ~400 students, including ~200 Ph.D. candidates. We provide hands‑on experiences in state‑of‑the‑art labs and instruction from skilled faculty.

Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries and with communities and industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Faculty members are full members of the department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. Responsibilities include active participation in teaching, research, and service:

• Teaching (40%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. Faculty may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, subject to departmental and university policies. Teaching is year‑round, with most courses in the Fall (Sept‑Dec) and Winter (Jan‑Apr) semesters. Assignments are determined with the Department Chair. Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required; licensure must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Research (40%): Participation in research, including preparation or performance of creative works, reflective inquiry, and dissemination of research results. Faculty are encouraged to seek funding from granting agencies or other sources.
• Service (20%): Active engagement in service to the University and participation in departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provides service to the discipline, participates in university governance, and disseminates knowledge to the public by sharing expertise and knowledge.

The Department Chair supervises faculty members. Annually, faculty prepare and submit a report of their university responsibilities to the Department Chair and Dean.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science.
• Experience effectively communicating research results within and outside the academy, including publications in reputable, peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Licensure, progress toward licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta via the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. Licensure must be obtained within five years from hire.
• Ability to 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 and managing large, multi‑year research projects.
• Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects.
• Team, lab, and facility management experience, including 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 underserved and under‑represented 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, select the Apply Now icon below and submit the following in ONE PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including research, teaching, and service experience related to the role and responsibilities, as well as the qualifications above
• Research Plan (maximum 3 pages) outlining main areas of current research and short‑ and long‑term research goals, including plans for building and retaining a high‑performing and diverse research team. Include 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.
• Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of employment equity, fair selection, and the risks of bias. If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

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 is July 1, 2026. University representatives will review application packages, and if the hiring committee advances your application, you will be contacted for an online pre‑interview.
• Please note that applications with missing information or components will not be considered.

For applicants selected for interviews, three letters of reference will be requested. Applicants will be expected to contact the three referees and arrange to have them submit their letters of reference via email attachment. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

• Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest‑calibre engineers.
• Demonstrating the ever‑expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society.
• Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity.

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in a commitment to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the Top 4 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change and to always be Leading with Purpose.

More than 46,000 students and 14,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $621 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, with alumni‑founded companies generating more than $250 billion in annual revenue.

Working and Living in Edmonton

Benefits, Health, & Wellness

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. For faculty members, some moving and relocation expenses may be reimbursed. Spouses/partners are offered employment services. In the Faculty of Engineering, spouses eligible to be academic faculty members are encouraged to discuss options with the Department Chair at the offer stage or during employment, as we value minimizing long‑distance separation of families whenever possible.

Living in Edmonton

Explore Edmonton is home to over one million people and is Alberta’s capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start‑up and technology ecosystem, federal and provincial government offices, and the Corporate Offices of the provincial healthcare system. The city offers the amenities of a large urban centre while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Several faculty members live in nearby neighbourhoods with a range of multi‑family and single‑family housing options within walking and biking distance of the University. Alberta is among Canada’s top provincial school systems, with several primary and secondary schools near campus. Edmonton is known internationally for its thriving arts and festival scene, with one of North America’s largest stretches of urban parkland, and top‑ranked health care services.

About Us

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross‑section of people – from our students and community members to our renowned researchers and innovators, generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html.

This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government‑funded research projects, including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university.

Individuals with an active affiliation with sensitive technology research organisations are ineligible to participate in government‑funded research projects in sensitive technology areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.

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.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritises safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavouring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome 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.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

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