Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream/Thermofluids or Mechatronics & Automation

York University, Lassonde School of Engineering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at York University invites applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Thermofluids or Mechatronics and Automation. The appointment is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) for a 3-year term, commencing July 1, 2027.

Candidates must hold a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD (or near completion) by the start of the appointment. The anticipated salary ranges from CAD 125,000 to CAD 155,000 and includes generous benefits;

Qualifications

• Degree: BEng (or equivalent) and PhD or PhD near completion by start.
• Teaching experience at university level is required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Thermofluids or Mechatronics and Automation. This is an open Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a 3-year term to commence July 1, 2027.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is at the forefront of developing technologies ranging from advanced materials and digital twins to aerospace systems, clean energy technologies and sustainable transportation. Established in 2012, the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs to educate multidisciplinary problem solvers, critical thinkers, and entrepreneurs who understand creativity, communications, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: A BEng (or equivalent) and PhD or PhD near completion in Mechanical Engineering by the appointment’s start is required.
  • Teaching:

Hiring Policies:

• The anticipated starting salary for this position at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, is in the range of $125,000 to $155,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. York University offers generous benefits and salary provisions. York University offers generous benefits and salary provisions.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an affirmative action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager ([e-mail]).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Dr. Aleksander Czekanski, Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, [e-mail].
• The use of artificial intelligence will be used to screen, assess or select applicants. Applicants who require more information are invited to contact Dr. Aleksander Czekanski, Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, [e-mail].

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