"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Engineering"

The Division of Engineering at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor for a start date of July 1st, 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in Renewable Energy or Sustainable Materials; however, candidates with alternative areas of expertise will also be considered. Prior industrial experience in these areas is considered an asset. The successful candidate must be registered or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the provincial regulating body, Engineers Nova Scotia.

The Division of Engineering supports six full-time faculty and recently relocated to a dedicated, modern, 28,000 sq ft building on campus. As part of the Associated Universities system in Nova Scotia, the Division of Engineering offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) program, with students having the option to stay at Saint Mary’s for a third year and earn a combined Diploma in Engineering plus Bachelor of Science. Pending approval, the University also has plans to launch a Bachelor of Engineering in Resource Engineering program. At the graduate level, faculty supervise students within the Faculty of Science’s Master’s and PhD in Applied Science program.

The Faculty of Science, which houses the Division of Engineering, has undergone significant renewal, with many renovated and upgraded spaces and facilities, a vibrant culture of teaching excellence, and high level of research productivity. We are working to establish and build upon areas of distinct research strength and through those foster collaborations locally, regionally, and internationally, as reflected in our Strategic Research Plan (https://news.smu.ca/research-plan).

Experience and Education Requirements

The successful candidate must:

• hold an undergraduate Engineering degree and PhD;
• be licenced as a Professor Engineer in Nova Scotia or be eligible and willing to obtain licensure;
• have a passion for teaching and record of successful, high-quality university course deliveries;
• have a strong commitment to collegial service.

We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in Renewable Energy or Sustainable Materials; however, candidates with alternative areas of expertise will also be considered. Prior industrial experience in these areas is considered an asset.

Job Information and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the development and delivery of undergraduate engineering courses. In addition to undergraduate teaching, the new faculty member will be expected to establish an active, externally funded research program and will have the opportunity to supervise graduate students in the Faculty of Science’s MSc and PhD in Applied Science programs.

The collective agreement between the University and Saint Mary’s University Faculty Union (SMUFU), which details salary scales and other elements associated with the faculty role, is available here.

Application Details

Qualified candidates must submit an application package consisting of:

1. A cover letter, which must include a clear statement of status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and outlines how the applicant’s background aligns with the desired qualifications;
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
3. A teaching dossier that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness with student evaluations of past teaching (if available);
4. A research plan (maximum of two pages);
5. Up to three recent research publications;
6. The names, addresses, and email contacts of three references;
7. Optional: Candidates may also include a statement detailing career interruptions or other special circumstances relevant to their application (maximum two pages).

The complete application should be sent as a single file in PDF format via email with the subject “tenure-track application” to: engineering@smu.ca. Complete applications must be received on or before April 15th, 2026. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.