Assistant Professor - Operations Research

Position Overview

Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of operations research. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1 2026.

Research and Teaching Requirements

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related area by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Preference is given to candidates with an undergraduate degree in engineering and who are eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Evidence of research excellence will be demonstrated by a record of publications in top‑ranked and field‑relevant journals, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards, accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of teaching excellence will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Application Requirements

All qualified candidates must apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, and a teaching dossier—including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Applicants must provide 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 after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. The 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.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 5 2026.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

For more information on the University of Toronto and the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, visit https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/. If you have any questions about this position, please contact chair@mie.utoronto.ca.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.