Assistant Professor - Healthcare Engineering
- Full-time
Date Posted: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50205
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 a full-time tenure stream position in Healthcare Operations Research and Systems Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a closely related field 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 . In particular, we seek candidates whose research focuses on the quantitative design, analysis, and optimization of healthcare delivery systems using operations research methods, including their integration with complementary approaches such as empirical methods, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
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, evidence of practical or policy impact in healthcare, 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, leverage opportunities to develop sustained partnerships with hospitals and healthcare systems in Ontario and beyond, and establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program with practical impact.
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 application materials, including recent reference letters must be received by November 11th, 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/MIS Word format.