Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 12/07/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50204
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching 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 (MIE) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSApplicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Alternatively, applicants are required to have (i) at least a graduate degree in Engineering or a related field, with (ii) at least five years of industry and professional experience. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
We seek candidates with expertise suitable to teach courses in robotics and mechatronics, embedded and/or power systems, and/or advanced manufacturing and automation, and whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in these areas to undergraduate and graduate students in MIE and beyond. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.
Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, development of online material/lectures, and experience or interest in curriculum development. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, publications, presentations at relevant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.
HIRING SALARY RANGEThe salary range is $125,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
APPLICATION PROCESSAll application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 7th, 2026.
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/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:
- a cover letter;
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a complete teaching dossier, including
- a teaching statement,
- sample syllabi and course materials, and
- teaching evaluations; and
- the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate's teaching.
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 references 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
