Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Machine Learning in Advanced Manufacturing

Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Machine Learning in Advanced Manufacturing

Closing Date : 1 / 5 / 2026

Location : Edmonton, AB

Job Description :

Job Schedule : Full Time

Locations : Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Category Type : Engineering – Mechanical

Position Type : Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)

College / Administrative Portfolio : College of Natural And Applied Sciences

About the Team

The https : / / www.ualberta.ca / en / engineering / index.html is one of North America’s top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well‑being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.

Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure‑track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the https : / / www.ualberta.ca / en / human-resources-health-safety-environment / media-library / my-employment / agreements / schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf, and offers a comprehensive https : / / www.ualberta.ca / en / human-resources-health-safety-environment / benefits-and-pay / benefits-and-pension / benefits-overview / index.html.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the https : / / www.ualberta.ca / engineering / index.html at the https : / / www.ualberta.ca / index.html is seeking applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on applying machine learning to advanced manufacturing, design of multi‑functional materials for advanced manufacturing, high‑throughput manufacturing, digital twinning, hybrid manufacturing, and / or experimental or computational mechanics (or multi‑scale modelling) applied to advanced structural materials for advanced manufacturing. The ability to teach broadly in the undergraduate mechanical engineering program will be of paramount importance. Exceptional candidates in closely related areas or at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered.

This role will be in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are looking to join a Faculty with a growing focus on interdisciplinary research and an emphasis on high‑quality teaching, we welcome your application!

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to solving the world’s greatest challenges and building a better future for society by :

• Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest‑calibre engineers : Those who process both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering.”
• Demonstrating the ever‑expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
• Solving the world’s greatest challenges by uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in its demonstrated understanding of the importance of practices to ensure access, foster community connections and increase belonging, while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor role is the starting point on the academic faculty member career pathway at the University of Alberta. Faculty members are full members of the department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. The responsibilities of the role include active participation in teaching, research, and service :

The Department Chair supervises Faculty Members. Annually, Faculty Members prepare and submit a report of their university responsibilities to the Department Chair and the Dean. For information about the responsibilities, salary, benefits, leaves, and related details, see the most recent https : / / www.ualberta.ca / human-resources-health-safety-environment / employment-information / collective-agreements-and-handbooks.html.

Qualifications

Qualifications Considered an Asset

How to Apply

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Next Steps

Working and Living in Edmonton

We offer a https : / / www.ualberta.ca / human-resources-health-safety-environment / benefits-and-pay / benefits-and-pension / benefits-overview / academic / index.html that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. For Faculty members, some moving and relocation expenses may be reimbursed. Spouses / partners are offered employment services through the University’s Spousal / Partner Employment Program. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus. Academic faculty members are offered parental and medical leave, retirement benefits, and healthcare benefits. The Faculty of Engineering values families and aims to minimize long‑distance separation when possible through our spouse / partner hiring practices.

Living in Edmonton

https : / / exploreedmonton.com / is home to over one million people and Alberta’s capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start‑up and technology ecosystem, federal and provincial government offices, the Corporate Offices of the provincial healthcare system. The city offers the amenities of a large urban centre while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Several faculty members live in nearby neighbourhoods with a range of multi‑family and single‑family housing options within walking and biking distance of the University. Alberta is among Canada’s top provincial school systems with several primary and secondary schools near campus. Edmonton is known internationally for its thriving arts and festival scene with one of North America’s largest stretches of urban parkland, and top‑ranked health care services.

About Us

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First‑Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross‑section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https : / / www.ualberta.ca / en / careers.html.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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