Associate Professor/Professor - Healthcare Engineering

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in Healthcare Operations Research and Systems Engineering at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointment commences July 1, 2027, with potential to hold the Donna Jean Hewitt Rochon Chair in Managing Patient Pathways for five years.

Candidates must have a PhD in Industrial Engineering, OR, or Operations Management and demonstrate sustained high-impact contributions, leadership in teaching, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of research excellence and high-impact publications.
• Evidence of teaching excellence through dossier and letters of reference.
• Endorsements from referees highlighting research and teaching impact.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and lead innovative, independent research with international visibility.
• Develop partnerships with hospitals and health systems in Ontario and beyond.
• Maintain a competitive, externally funded research program with teaching and service load.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Academic publishing

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering / OR / Operations Management

Job description

Associate Professor/Professor - Healthcare Engineering

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Healthcare Operations Research and Systems Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate may be appointed as the Donna Jean Hewitt Rochon Chair in Managing Patient Pathways, for a five-year term.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a closely related filed, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. In particular, we seek candidates whose research focuses on the quantitative design, analysis, and optimization of healthcare delivery systems using operations research methods, including their integration with complementary approaches such as empirical methods, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, evidence of practical or policy impact in healthcare, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, leverage opportunities to develop sustained partnerships with hospitals and health care systems in Ontario and beyond, and maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program with practical impact. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum. 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. U of T'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.

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].