Tenure Track Position in Mechatronics Engineering
FEAS, Mechanical&Industrial Eg
| Posted: | November 10, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply: | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering (MIME) in the Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications for one tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mechatronics Engineering focusing on Advanced Control and Estimation, effective July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activities, and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail lecturing, curriculum development at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervision of students. The successful candidate will further pursue a strong, externally funded, innovative program of research or creative activity that produces cutting-edge, high-quality results.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical-Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment date.
In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate:
- a strong background in theoretical and experimental mechatronics and robotics, including a proven track record of experimental research that complements the research of the Mechatronics Engineering group, which can be found here. Relevant research areas may include, but are not limited to: Nonlinear, Adaptive, and Robust Control; Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM); Optimal and Model Predictive Control; Stochastic Control; Action–Perception Loops; and Data-Driven and Learning-Based Control, with applications in robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), humanoid robots, legged robots, and other intelligent autonomous systems.
- a strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative, and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research-related awards, and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
- demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in Mechatronics Engineering at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program, as evidenced by a teaching dossier;
- a commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering (MIME), and the University through collegial service.
- eligibility for, and commitment to, acquiring the P.Eng. License in the Province of Ontario is a requirement.
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
These positions fall under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Applicants can visit www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank as of July 1, 2027 shall be $109,977.22 per annum in accordance with the TFA collective agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Working at TMU
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.
At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.
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Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering
The Department has 42 faculty members and offers four-year accredited programs leading to Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering. The Department also offers graduate programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree, and Master of Engineering (MEng) degree and is home to about 1,600 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, and 15 postdoctoral fellows. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its scholarly, research, and creative (SRC) activities, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the Department’s existing strengths and help advance its priorities. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.torontomu.ca/mechanical-industrial-mechatronics/ .
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications
received by March 1, 2027 will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Applications must include all the following for consideration:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- three examples of materials produced to disseminate research, e.g., publications, conference presentations, etc.;
- a research statement (maximum three pages);
- a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy and experience (maximum two pages), and, if applicable, results of teaching evaluations;
- an EDI statement (maximum one page); and
- names and contact information of three references.
Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant professional experience, community service, outreach, mentorship, research training and other non-traditional ways of knowing and outputs that would have allowed them to acquire transferable skills.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
* Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, or Indigenous peoples of North America ?will be invited to complete an affirmation process at TMU. This process involves candidates providing relevant documentation to support the claim of Indigenous identity and participating in discussions with the University’s Indigenous Human Resources Lead in order to share relevant information about their lived experience.
Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee (DHC) Chair, Dr. Kourosh Zareinia, at kourosh.zareinia@torontomu.ca.
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact the Vice-Provost, Faculty Affairs at vpfa@torontomu.ca.
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