Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering

Tracking Code: req1950

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Appointment Type: Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

Number of Positions: 3

Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering - $122,000 - $137,000. Final base salary will reflect individual candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Posting Date: March 25, 2026

Application Review Date: April 24, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications, from qualified individuals, for three (3) tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with special interest in Industry 5.0, including smart supply chain and logistics, generative AI and machine learning, and data fusion for predictive maintenance. Two positions are expected to start in July 2026 and one in January 2027, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidates will be expected to conduct active and innovative research programs and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In keeping with a technology‐enhanced learning environment and platforms, Ontario Tech seeks successful faculty who strive to explore and develop new pedagogies. The successful candidates are expected to possess a PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related field with a strong academic background and an established record of excellence in innovative and experimental research leading to peer-reviewed publications. The candidates are further expected to be registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. The successful candidates must also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions. In addition, the candidates should possess excellent English language skills demonstrating an ability to ensure strong, two-way communications on an ongoing basis that contribute to collaborative/collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

The successful candidates will be expected to follow a 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Service workload each year.

Expected Start Date: July 2026 (two positions) and January 2027 (one position)

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of publications; a statement of teaching interests/experience; evidence of high quality teaching; an outline of their present research program; a brief future research plan; and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.

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