Overview Assistant Professor - Industrial EngineeringTracking Code:req1950Faculty/Department:Faculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceAppointment Type:Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time ContinuingNumber of Positions:3Salary 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, 2026Application Review Date:May 1, 2026 (7:00 pm EST) or until a suitable candidate has been foundAbout the University and Department Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our staff and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's faculty as we deliver a leading-edge learning environment and innovative research.The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications 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 September 2026 and one in January 2027,



subject to budgetary approval.ResponsibilitiesConduct active and innovative research programs and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.Develop new pedagogies aligned with technology-enhanced learning environments.Possess a PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related field with an established record of excellence in creative and experimental research leading to peer‑reviewed publications.Be registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.Demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions and effective written and spoken English communication to support collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community.Contribute to a workload distribution of 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Service each year.QualificationsPhD in Industrial Engineering or a related field with a strong academic recordEvidence of high quality teaching and a capability to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programsExcellent English language skills for ongoing two-way communicationsAbility to work collaboratively within a diverse academic communityPreference for candidates with expertise related to Industry 5.0, AI/ML, data fusion, and predictive maintenancePosition DetailsExpected Start Dates: September 2026 (two positions) and January 2027 (one position)Location: Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaApplication Process Review of applications will begin on May 1,



2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applications should be submitted in electronic format (as a single PDF) including a covering letter, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications), a statement of teaching interests/experience, evidence of high quality teaching, an outline of current research program, a brief future research plan, and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Decolonization (EDIID) Ontario Tech University is actively committed to EDIID and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, with emphasis on encouraging applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadiancitizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. The University respects the needs of applicants and will provide accommodations as appropriate. Please contact the relevant offices for accommodations during the recruitment process.Additional Information The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation.Job Location:Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaExpected Start Date:September 2026 (two positions) and January 2027 (one position)#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering - $122,000 - $137,000 A Year (Oshawa)
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