Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Simon Fraser University; Surrey; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Surrey is seeking a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mechatronic Systems Engineering. Candidates should have a PhD or be close to completion, with a focus on areas like robotics or intelligent systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $104,700 - $158,322 and emphasizes a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are invited until January 31, 2026, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or imminent in relevant engineering field.
• Proven research capability through publications or grants.
• Demonstrated teaching and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and teach engineering courses.
• Supervise graduate students in their research projects.
• Conduct research in mechatronic systems engineering.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas

Job description

Position Overview

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Position Details

The School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), British Columbia, Canada, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mechatronic systems engineering. Relevant areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to robotics, medical or biomechatronic systems, smart manufacturing, sensors and actuators, engineering design, cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence‑assisted systems, and agritech.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $158,322 (subject to experience and inclusive of Market Differential). The successful candidate must have their PhD by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (completed or imminent) in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas.
• Demonstrated potential for research excellence in the targeted areas through publications, awards, grants, or other forms relevant to the research domain.
• Evidence of excellence or commitment to excellence in teaching engineering courses and supervising graduate students.
• Ability or potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to a team‑based working culture.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• A statement describing how you contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through your teaching, research, or service – for example, how you support inclusive teaching practices or how you take into consideration biases/barriers that may be present in research.
• A statement outlining your awareness of barriers that can hinder success in academia and steps that can be taken to lower and eliminate those barriers.
• Names and contact information of three referees.

Additional Information

The deadline for receiving complete applications is January 31, 2026. The anticipated start date for the position is September 1, 2026. To apply, please submit to the online application system: https://www.sfu.ca/fas/schools/mechatronic-systems-engineering/job-opportunities.html

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors. Any inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to [e-mail]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice: Academic Careers - Provost and VP Academic - Simon Fraser University.

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