University of Toronto Looking for Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Mechanical Engineering at Toronto, ON Full Time

Description:
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto (U of T) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in the area of Mechanical Engineering starting July 1, 2023 or soon thereafter.

Applicants must have a graduate degree (at least a master’s degree is required) in engineering, the physical sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment; a PhD is preferred. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement existing strengths in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in mechatronics, mechanical engineering design, solid mechanics, and related areas, to graduate and undergraduate students from across the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. It is preferred that candidates have an undergraduate degree in engineering and be registered, or eligible for registration as, a Professional Engineer.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry, including in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses, curriculum development, and supervision of student design projects. This will be demonstrated by strong communication skills evident throughout the application process; a teaching dossier to include a compelling statement of teaching highlighting areas of interest, awards, accomplishments and teaching philosophy; sample course syllabi and materials; and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing endorsing excellent teaching and commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and teaching innovation.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto is home to the top mechanical and industrial engineering programs in Canada. We foster a world-class environment that excels in teaching, learning and research.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), and an equity, diversity and inclusion statement (as outlined below).

The University of Toronto recognizes the importance and benefits of including and fostering a diversity of perspectives in pursuit of its academic mission. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore asked to submit a statement (up to 2 pages) describing any equity, diversity and inclusion considerations that enrich their approaches to teaching, inform their approach to reaching and educating new and existing audiences, and/or foster innovation in their practice.

Applications 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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

All application materials, including reference letters must be submitted by the closing date of November 16, 2022.

If you have questions about this position, please contact chair@mie.utoronto.ca.

For more information on the University of Toronto, and the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, please visit our website: http://www.mie.utoronto.ca

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.