Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 01/11/2027, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50202
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
POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to four full-time tenure stream positions in Mechanical Engineering. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date as early as July 1, 2027.
Broad areas of interest include, but are not limited, to computational and experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer, solid mechanics, sustainable energy, robotics and automation, biomechanics and biomaterials, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to all of the aforementioned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSCandidates must have earned a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related area 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. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.
HIRING SALARY RANGEThe expected salary range is CAD $140k-170k per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
APPLICATION PROCESSAll applications materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 11, 2027.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MSWord format. Applicants must submit the following materials:
- a cover letter;
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
- one recent publication;
- a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations if available; and
- 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. Submission guidelines and 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 Markus Bussmann at [redacted].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
