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Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

Tracking Code: req1743

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Appointment Type: Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date: September 26, 2025

Application Review Date: November 17, 2025 or until a suitable candidate has been found (7:00 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Department of Electrical, Computer and SoftwareEngineering invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor with a research background in all areas of Electrical Engineering. The department has a particular (but not limited to) interest in applicants with expertise in microelectronics, high-frequency electronics, and bioelectronics. This position is expected to start in July 2026, or earlier, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct active and innovative research programs and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In keeping with a technology‐enhanced learning environment and platforms, Ontario Tech seeks successful faculty who strive to explore and develop new pedagogies. The successful candidate must possess a PhD in the area of Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong academic background; an established record of excellence in innovative and experimental research leading to peer-reviewed publications. The candidate is further expected to be registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions. In addition, the candidate should possess excellent English language skills demonstrating an ability to ensure strong, two-way communications on an ongoing basis that contribute to collaborative/collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow a 40% Research,40% Teaching and 20% Service workload each year.

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering (ECSE) offers Honours undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering with Smart Grid specialization and Software Engineering with IoT specialization. The Department also offers the corresponding Engineering and Management degrees for all the programs. In addition, the Department offers Master’s (MASc and MEng) and PhD programs in Electrical and Software Engineering (with various specializations), and a graduate program (MEng) in Engineering Management. The Department is committed to excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary teaching and research, which is relevant to the needs of society and the local community. The Department promotes these ideals by emphasizing the integration of knowledge and technology to provide learning and research opportunities for students.

Further details about the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science can be found at

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025 or until a suitable candidate has been found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of publications; a statement of teaching interests/experience; evidence of high quality teaching; an outline of their present research program; a brief future research plan; and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 7/1/2026