Design-Driven Mechanical Engineering Educator - Teaching Stream

Ccwestt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Mechanical Engineering. The appointment is open teaching-focused and tenure-track, commencing July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses with emphasis on engineering design and contribute to curricular innovation within the department. Applicants should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or near completion) and demonstrate a strong record or promise of teaching excellence, pedagogy innovation,

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or near completion by start date.
• Strong commitment to pedagogy and student success with integration of theory and practice.
• Record or promise of excellent university-level teaching and student evaluation.
• Experience with curriculum development including project-based learning and assessment.
• Experience in engineering design education (capstone, studio, design pedagogy).
• Experience integrating technology into engineering education, including AI tools.
• Industry experience in design, product development and project management is an asset.
• Professional Engineering license in Canada or eligibility soon after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses with emphasis on engineering design.
• Provide educational leadership for curricular and pedagogical innovation.
• Contribute to department through committees and administration.

Skills

Teaching pedagogy

Curriculum development

Educational leadership

Administrative service

Design education

AI in education

Industry experience

Education

BEng or equivalent

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Job description

York University is seeking an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Mechanical Engineering. The appointment is open teaching-focused and tenure-track, commencing July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses with emphasis on engineering design and contribute to curricular innovation within the department. Applicants should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or near completion) and demonstrate a strong record or promise of teaching excellence, pedagogy innovation,