"Assistant Professor in Mechatronics Engineering (Advanced Mechatronics/Robotics)"

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, March 1, 2026

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 two tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mechatronics Engineering focusing on Advanced Mechatronics/Robotics, effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidates 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 teaching and developing curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervising students. The successful candidates will further pursue a strong, externally funded, innovative research program 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 candidates must present evidence of:

• a strong background in theoretical/experimental mechatronics/robotics that complements the research of the Mechatronics Engineering group, which can be found here. Relevant research areas may include, but are not limited to: embedded systems, hardware-software co-design, advanced control techniques, precision mechatronics, collective and interactive robotics, bio-inspired robotics, micro/nano robotics, autonomous mobility, internet of robotic things (IoRT), high-performance sensors and smart actuators, sensor fusion and network, AI-enabled mechatronics, and biomechatronics, all for mechatronic 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 is $103,916.30 per annum, however, salary will commensurate with qualifications.

How to ApplyApplicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by March 1, 2026, for full 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 statement (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+.

ContactsAny confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee (DHC) Chair, Dr. Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi, at fsharifi@torontomu.ca.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect confidentially with Debbie Thompson at debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion for questions or discussions related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion or Accessibility.

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at indigenous@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.