Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

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 DESCRIPTION

The in the 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates 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 . 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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 RANGE

The expected salary range is CAD $140k-170k per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

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. UofT'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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All 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.