Tenure Track Position in Mechatronics Engineering (Advanced Mechatronics)

Tenure Track Position in Mechatronics Engineering (Advanced Mechatronics)

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity, and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervision of students. The successful candidate will further pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high-quality results.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical-Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of :

• a strong background in theoretical / experimental mechatronics / robotics related to the search areas;
• a strong emerging scholarly research and / or creative activity that is current, innovative, and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research-related awards, and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline;
• a relevant research area of interest that complements the research of existing Mechatronics Engineering group, including, but not limited to advanced control techniques, precision mechatronics, high-performance sensors and smart actuators design, biomechatronics, embedded systems, sensor network, internet of robotic things (IoRT), and design for sustainability, all for mechatronic systems;
• potential for teaching excellence in Mechatronics Engineering courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program;
• eligibility to register as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario;
• a commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• service and volunteerism related to research, teaching, and / or EDI, and an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department, Faculty, and the University through collegial service.

Postdoctoral and / or industrial experience is considered an asset.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association (TFA) (www.tfanet.ca). The TFA collective agreement can be viewed here , and a summary of TFA benefits can be found here .

Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering

The Department has 40 faculty members and offers four-year accredited programs leading to Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and (from 2027) in Mechatronics Engineering. The Department also offers graduate programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree, and Master of Engineering (MEng) degree and is home to about 1300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students.

Working at Toronto Metropolitan University

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At Toronto Metropolitan University, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.

How to Apply

Click on “start application process” towards the top of this page in order to apply for the position. Applications are due by March 31, 2025. The application must contain the following :

Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant professional experience, community service, outreach, mentorship, research training and other non-traditional ways of knowing and outputs that would have allowed them to acquire transferable skills.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Departmental Hiring Committee Chair, Dr. Frankie Stewart at [email protected] .

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected] .

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and / or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact [email protected] .

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