Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Engineering

Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Engineering

Closing Date : 02 / 28 / 2026

Location : Edmonton, AB

Job Description :

Job Identification : 3258

Posting Date : 11 / 25 / 2025, 08 : 21 PM

Apply Before : 12 / 30 / 2025

Job Schedule : Full Time

Category Type : Engineering – Electrical

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

College / Administrative Portfolio : College of Natural And Applied Sciences

Annual Salary Range :

About the Team

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 or Associate Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Academic Faculty Members 2020‑2024 agreement, and offers a benefits package that includes salary, pension, and health care benefits.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta is seeking applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor position in quantum engineering.

Applicants with expertise in quantum engineering related to photonics, devices, materials, and circuits, with applications in quantum computing, simulation, communication, networks, transduction, and sensing, are invited to apply for the faculty position. Candidates with expertise in quantum science, theoretical and experimental, are welcome to apply. The areas of expertise include novel / emerging quantum materials, quantum device design, hybrid devices, quantum error correction, spintronics, nonlinear optics, quantum information processing, atom, ion, and solid‑state quantum platforms.

The nanoFAB is an open access semiconductor fabrication and materials characterization facility within the Faculty of Engineering. It provides a full suite of 100 mm and 150 mm lithography, deposition and etching tools to support silicon and compound III‑V fabrication of semiconductor based MEMS, photonics, quantum, microfluidic and sensor The nanoFAB also supports materials characterization through advanced analytical microscopy, surface spectroscopy and materials analysis capabilities.

The successful candidate will join a team of faculty members committed to an exceptional student experience. The Department has over 1,000 undergraduate students across the electrical and computer programs, which grew in 2025 with the new Mechatronics and Robotics program. There are opportunities to engage with students in and out of the classroom in research laboratories, capstone projects, and student clubs and teams, like Mission Space Walker, UAlberta Solar Car, and the IEEE Student Branch. The Department’s graduate program attracts students who are dedicated to developing in their area of expertise from schools worldwide and presently has an enrolment of 400 students, including approximately 200 Ph.D. students. Through hands‑on experiences in state‑of‑the‑art labs and instruction from skilled faculty, we help students develop the skills they need to dream of and invent the technology of the future. More information is available at www.uab.ca / ece.

As we build our team, we recognize that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 :

• Teaching (40%) : Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. An Academic Faculty member may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policies approved by the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Teaching is year‑round, with most courses in the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) semesters. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. As the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredits the undergraduate degree programs in our Faculty, licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required. Licensure must be obtained within five years of the hire date.
• Research (40%) : Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Academic Faculty members are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.
• Service (20%) : An Academic Faculty member shall be actively engaged in service to the University and participate in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provision of service to the discipline of the Academic Faculty member; participation in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department, and dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the Academic Faculty member’s expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

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. We offer a competitive market salary. For information about the responsibilities, salary, benefits, leaves, and related details, see the most recent collective agreements and handbooks at https : / / www.ualberta.ca / en / human-resources-health-safety-environment / employment-information / collective-agreements-and-handbooks.html.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The Following are Considered an Asset

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. To apply, please select the Apply Now icon below and submit the following in ONE PDF document :

a. Teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), including how you will contribute to our culture of providing exceptional educational experiences that focus on learner engagement and inclusivity, experiential and active learning, while building engineering knowledge and skills as well as emotional intelligence, social mindedness, and ethics.

b. Evidence and potential for teaching effectiveness, such as related training, teaching assistantships, courses instructed, recent course evaluations, and example course outlines for courses you delivered as an instructor.

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Next Steps

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 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 building a better future for society by :

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in a commitment to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered while honour 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 4 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 46,000 students and 14,000 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 $621 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, with alumni‑found‑company generating more than $250 billion in annual revenue.

Working and Living in Edmonton

We offer a benefits package 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 Faculty of Engineering. In the Faculty of Engineering, for spouses eligible to be academic faculty members, we encourage discussing with the Department Chair at the offer stage or during employment, as we value minimizing long‑distance separation of families whenever possible, with consideration to budgets and staffing needs. 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.

Living in Edmonton

https : / / exploreedmonton.com / is home to over one million people and is Alberta’s capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start‑up and technology ecosystem, federal and provincial government offices, and 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.

This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government‑funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a research organization with security concerns are ineligible to participate in government‑funded research projects. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.

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 endeavouring 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.

To apply, visit https : / / apptrkr.com / 6754626

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