Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Engineering Design

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto seeks an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in engineering design. The position is a joint appointment between Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (51%) and Engineering Science (EngSci) (49%), with a July 1, 2027 start.

Candidates must have a PhD in engineering or related areas and demonstrate teaching excellence in design. Applicants should be registered or eligible for Professional Engineer status for accreditation purposes.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or related area by appointment time with demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Background in engineering design across multiple disciplines.
• Registered or eligible for Professional Engineer licensure in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, hands-on engineering design curriculum.
• Teach core and capstone design courses across EngSci and MIE.
• Collaborate to blend design education with communication and teamwork.
• Serve on division committees as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pedagogical inquiry

Education

PhD in engineering or related field

Job description

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Engineering Design

Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 12/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50211
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) and the Division of Engineering Science (EngSci) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full‑time teaching stream position in engineering design. This will be a joint appointment between MIE (51%) and EngSci (49%). 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 must have earned a PhD degree in engineering or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in engineering design. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths .

The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) and the Division of Engineering Science (EngSci); however, a background in mechanical or industrial engineering is not required as the position considers engineering design broadly across all engineering disciplines aligned with EngSci’s nine interdisciplinary majors.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in these areas to undergraduate students in EngSci and beyond. Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer. This is important as faculty members teaching design courses to undergraduate students must be Professional Engineers for program accreditation as set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. For more information on registering as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, follow this link .

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

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load with the following responsibilities:

• Deliver an innovative, hands‑on, theoretically grounded, rigorous engineering design curriculum.
• Teach engineering design courses throughout the curriculum. Engineering Science program currently has three one‑term, cornerstone design courses in the foundation curriculum (years 1 and 2) as well as capstone design courses in each of its nine Majors (years 3 and 4).
• Redefine, reshape, and continuously improve the Engineering Science design curriculum, and hence, the candidate should be comfortable with a wide variety of design pedagogies, as demonstrated through the application materials.
• Collaborate with other members of the faculty to blend engineering design education with communication and teamwork.
• Serve as the Division’s representative on various faculty and divisional committee/s as required.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

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

ABOUT US

About the Division of Engineering Science

Engineering Science is an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto that leads to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science. The program attracts bright and capable students from across Canada and around the world, making for an excellent and inspiring community of learners, many of whom go on to post-graduate studies in engineering, science, business, medicine, and law. The Division of Engineering Science is the administrative unit within the Faculty that is responsible for this program. Except for this faculty appointment and three others in the Division of Engineering Science, the majority of teaching resources for the program are drawn from departments across the Faculty and outside the Faculty. The program has a world‑renowned reputation for innovative engineering pedagogy that integrates a strong foundation in theory with practice. The curriculum consists of two years of common foundation, followed by two years of specialization in one of nine Majors. For more information about the Engineering Science program, please visit: engsci.utoronto.ca .

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Established in 1873, the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward‑thinking resource to address global concerns. As the 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.

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

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] .