Assistant Professor- Photonics Quantum Technologies

Westfield State University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks an Assistant Professor for a full-time tenure-stream position in Photonics Quantum Technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and a proven record of research excellence, teaching skills, and a commitment to equity and diversity. This role involves innovative research and contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Willingness to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative research at the highest international level.
• Establish a strong, externally funded independent research program.
• Contribute to the enrichment of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Date Posted:07/03/2025
Closing Date:10/30/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID:43624
Job Category:Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division:Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department:Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-timetenure streamposition inPhotonicsQuantum Technologies.The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date ofJuly 1,2026.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering,Computer Science,or a related field, at 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 existingdepartmental strengths.Eligibility and willingness to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is highly desirable.

We seek an outstanding candidate with research interests in Photonics Quantum Technologies. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: photonic devices, circuits, and systems for emerging applications that leverage the quantum properties of light, such as communications, computing, networks, sensing, and imaging. Both experimental and theoretical research will be considered. Candidates who aim to develop partnerships between academia, industry and government research labs to support the Canadian national ecosystem are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstratedby a record of contributions and publications in leading journals or conferences, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement and representative publications, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative research at the highest international level; to establish a strong, externally funded independent research program; and to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in the department.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching which can include teaching-related activities such as previous experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and through the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations, teaching assistant evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are essential to academic excellence and to the success of our department. Evidence of a commitment to EDI must be demonstrated by a statement, submitted with the application, describing research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, views, experiences and/or plans furthering EDI via teaching mentorship, outreach, and/or other activities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is competitive with our North American peers.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and theexcitement of working with a diverse student population. Established in 1873, the Faculty of Engineering has earned an internationalreputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward-thinking resource to address global concerns. Asthe economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant,cosmopolitan and safe city. For more information about the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, please visit:engineering.utoronto.ca.

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto ranks among the best in NorthAmerica. It attracts outstanding students, has excellent facilities, and is ideally located in the middle of a vibrant, artistic, diverse andcosmopolitan city. Additional information may be found athttp://www.ece.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests;up to three representative publications, teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above, and an EDI statement (as noted above).

Submission guidelines can be found athttp://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.Applications submitted in any other way will not be considered.If you have any questions about this position, please contactplease contact the ECEdepartment [e-mail].

Applicants must provide 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 the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.Applications withoutreference letters will not be considered; it is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure referees send us their letters while the position remainsopen.More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in thecandidateFAQ’s.

To be considered, all application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 30, 2025.

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

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 seehttp://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.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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