"Chair, Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering"

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit and the Wendat Peoples, the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca], invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering, effective July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate shall be a tenured faculty member, appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The appointment as Chair shall be for a term of three or five years (a five-year term is subject to a vote and extension in the third year), with the possibility of renewal for an additional three or five-year term. The successful candidate will remain a tenured faculty member and will revert to their home position as Associate or Full Professor, following the completion of their term(s) as Chair.

The position will fall under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The base salary minima for the Associate Professor and Full Professor ranks are $131,194.32 and $150,029.14 per annum, respectively. Salary will commensurate with qualifications.

In recognition of the under-representation of members of equity-deserving groups in academic leadership, applications from those who self-identify as one or more of the following groups are particularly encouraged: 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+. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense.

The duties and responsibilities of Department Chairs are laid out in detail in article 26.1.E. of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Reporting to the Dean and guided by the mission to advance the profile of the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering, the Chair will be a visionary and inclusive leader committed to providing exemplary academic and administrative leadership in the areas of academic programs, students, supporting faculty colleagues, stewardship of human and financial resources and participating actively in the intellectual life of the Department, the Faculty, and the University, through collaboration internally and externally within the community and with other academic institutions and the industry.

As a tenured faculty member, the successful candidate will be responsible for engaging in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

The successful candidate will be a tenured faculty member who holds a terminal degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline, and demonstrates excellence in teaching, scholarly, research, and creative (SRC) activity and service activities and will further present evidence of:

• an ability to be a visionary, strategic, collaborative and inclusive leader;
• strong communication, organizational and relationship and consensus building skill;
• well developed understanding of the university governance structure and the internal and external factors affecting the university sector;
• a capacity to provide effective academic and administrative leadership, including stewardship of human and financial resources;
• strong, active track record of scholarly and/or creative activities, including attracting and securing support from industry and government, and demonstrated impact;
• proven track record of teaching excellence;
• proven track record of graduate student supervision and mentoring;
• proven track record of strong research and publications in reputable journals of the field;
• a demonstrated ability for strategic planning, visioning, and actioning/implementation;
• a commitment to building an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment for quality student life and engagement for both undergraduate and graduate students;
• proactive support and demonstrated abilities with faculty mentoring and professional development, particularly for pre-tenure faculty and faculty from under-represented communities;
• a commitment to leading and supporting a rich diversity of curricula in all 4 programs housed in the Department;
• a commitment to upholding the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly, research or creative activities.
• a proven ability to incorporate student feedback into course development and curriculum improvement;
• experience supporting students beyond the classroom, including initiatives related to academic advising and career development;
• a commitment to strengthen undergraduate research opportunities and faculty mentorship;
• a commitment to ensuring up to date learning environments, such as upgraded labs;
• a willingness to maintain regular and approachable communication with students, such as hosting office hours, town halls, and feedback sessions;

How to Apply Applicants 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 January 31, 2026.

• a letter of application that includes:
  • a vision statement, including a statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion, for the portfolio for the next 3 to 5 years (max. 5 pages);
  • an indication of whether at the time of this application, you hold tenure at your current institution.
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of interest addressing the candidate’s role as an administrator, educator and researcher; and
• names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

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.