Assistant or Associate Professor in Engineering Management

Assistant or Associate Professor in Engineering Management

Closing Date : 1 / 5 / 2026

Location : Edmonton, AB, Canada (On‑site)

Job Schedule : Full Time

Category Type : Engineering – Industrial & Manufacturing

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

College / Administrative Portfolio : College of Natural And Applied Sciences

Faculty / Department : Engineering

About The Team

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta is part of the Faculty of Engineering, one of North America’s top engineering schools. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence, strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well‑being.

Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). It is a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor (eligible for consideration as Associate Professor) focused on engineering management, with a particular emphasis on supply chain optimization, operations research, logistics, quality assurance, process reliability, engineering safety and risk management, project management, facilities design and layout, manufacturing systems, business process re‑engineering, production planning, systems engineering, and / or the application of data analytics and machine learning to industrial engineering.

Excellent candidates in closely related areas or at the rank of Associate Professor may also be considered.

Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, with industry, and the community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (40%) : Deliver undergraduate mechanical engineering courses and supervise students, including research supervision and advising, with participation in teaching programs throughout the year.
• Research (40%) : Conduct creative and reflective research, publish in peer‑reviewed venues, and disseminate results. Pursue funding from granting agencies.
• Service (20%) : Participate in departmental, faculty, and university governance; serve the discipline and contribute to knowledge dissemination to the general public.

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications Considered an Asset

How to Apply

All application materials must be submitted through the University of Alberta application portal. Include :

Applicants will be accepted until Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 11 : 55 pm.

Benefits, Health & Wellness

Faculty members receive a competitive benefits package including health spending account, parental leave, pension benefits, relocation support, and spousal / partner employment services. The campus offers a medical clinic, childcare, and housing options.

Working and Living in Edmonton

Edmonton is a vibrant city with strong technology and innovation ecosystems, excellent schools, and a supportive community. The University of Alberta is located on Treaty 6 territory.

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