Human Factors Engineering – Assistant Professor

Native American and Indigenous Studies Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in cognitive human factors engineering. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

Candidates must have a PhD in engineering, computer science, psychology, or a related area by appointment, with a record of research and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, computer science, psychology, or related area by appointment.
• Evidence of research excellence through publications, awards, and strong letters.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching with a teaching dossier.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a funded research program in cognitive human factors.
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in related fields.
• Participate in departmental service and supervision.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in engineering/computer science/psychology or related area

Job 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 cognitive human factors engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in engineering, computer science, psychology, or relatedarea by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

The expected salary range is CAD $135k-160k per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

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.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Greg A. Jamieson at [e-mail].

All application materials, including recent reference letters must be received by May 11, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

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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].