Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

University of Toronto; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 125 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching-stream Assistant Professor position in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation, starting July 1, 2027. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and curricular development. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

or an equivalent graduate degree with substantial industry experience and a proven teaching track record; registration as a P.Eng. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching teaching.
• Experience developing online materials and lectures.

Responsabilités

• Teaching and service load will be assigned.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Pedagogical inquiry

Formation

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field

Graduate degree with 5+ years industry experience

Description du poste

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Alternatively, applicants are required to have (i) at least a graduate degree in Engineering or a related field, with (ii) at least five years of industry and professional experience. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.

We seek candidates with expertise suitable to teach courses in robotics and mechatronics, embedded and/or power systems, and/or advanced manufacturing and automation, and whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in these areas to undergraduate and graduate students in MIE and beyond. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.

Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, development of online material/lectures, and experience or interest in curriculum development. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, publications, presentations at relevant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range is $125,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Established in 1827, 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 ground-breaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually 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 welcoming world-class environment that excels at teaching, learning and research.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 7th, 2026.

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

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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 contact [e-mail].