Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto in Toronto invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will lead independent research and develop an externally funded program while contributing to teaching and service within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering on the St.

George campus. Applicants must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field by appointment, with evidence of research excellence and a strong teaching

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related area by appointment.
• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by publications and research statements.
• Experience in teaching with a teaching dossier and references.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative, independent research and establish a funded program.
• Manage teaching and service load as part of the appointment.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Professional Engineer registration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 01/11/2027, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50202
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Broad areas of interest include, but are not limited, to computational and experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer, solid mechanics, sustainable energy, robotics and automation, biomechanics and biomaterials, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to all of the aforementioned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths . Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is CAD $140k-170k per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Established in 1827, and located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. UofT's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto is home to the top mechanical and industrial engineering programs in Canada. We aim to foster a collegial world-class environment that excels in research, teaching and learning.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 11, 2027.

• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations if available; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Markus Bussmann at [e-mail] .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Indigenous Substantiation

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for those candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information regarding the University's Indigenous Substantiation Process, please refer to: Indigenous Substantiation Website .

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .