Associate Professor or Professor, Mechanical Engineering

The University of Toronto invites applications for up to four tenure-stream Associate or Full Professor positions in mechanical engineering, starting as early as July 1, 2027. Research areas include fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, sustainable energy, robotics, biomechanics and applied AI.

The position

Up to four full-time, tenure-stream appointments at Associate or Full Professor rank in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, starting as early as July 1, 2027.

Research areas

Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, sustainable energy, robotics, biomechanics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to these fields.

Qualifications

• A PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field
• A strong record of research and teaching excellence, including high-impact publications, awards and conference presence
• An established international reputation and an externally funded research program
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility is preferred

Remuneration

The stated range exceeds $200,000 per annum, depending on experience, and higher offers may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Application procedure

Applications are submitted through the University of Toronto careers site and must include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Research statement and one recent publication
• Teaching dossier with teaching statement, sample course materials and evaluations
• Three references

Application deadline

Application materials, including reference letters, must be received by January 11, 2027.

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