Associate Professor/Professor - Operations Research

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for the position of Associate Professor/Professor in Operations Research in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, St. George campus, Downtown Toronto.

The appointee will lead a dynamic research program and contribute to teaching and service within a leading Canadian engineering faculty. Candidates must hold a PhD in an appropriate field, demonstrate research excellence, and show strength in teaching with strong reference letters.

Qualifications

• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by high-impact publications and conference presentations.
• Strong teaching dossier and records of teaching excellence.
• Excellent endorsements from referees.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead innovative, independent research programs with external funding.
• Sustain and grow a teaching and service load.

Education

PhD in Operations Research or related field

Job description

Associate Professor/Professor - Operations Research

Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
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

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, continuous and/or discrete optimization, online algorithms and sequential decision-making, (algorithmic) game theory, mechanism and market design, decision-focused learning, and other emerging and related areas at the intersection of Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related areas, 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 . Ideally, candidates should also demonstrate an awareness of modern machine learning and AI in their research .

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, 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, and to maintain 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 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

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.

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.