Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineeering

Department: School of Engineering

Position Description:

The School of Engineering at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the area of Mechanical Engineering at the level of Assistant Professor. Applicants must have research expertise at the intersection of advanced manufacturing systems and process, automation, controls and artificial intelligence. Preference will be given to those who utilize artificial intelligence to innovate, enhance efficiency, and foster the digital transformation of manufacturing systems and processes within the framework of Industry 4.0. The ideal candidate will develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, and independent research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students. The candidate will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop and teach innovative graduate and undergraduate courses in area(s) of manufacturing and machine learning, and contribute to teaching design courses, and provide service to the University and the engineering profession. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (or other province) is preferred for this position.


The candidate must hold an undergraduate university degree in mechanical engineering (or related discipline) and an earned Ph D in mechanical, or a closely related field. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is a requirement of this position at the time of hiring, and priority will be given to those with P.Eng registration.


The University of Guelph has undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. The University of Guelph is the second largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.


Application Process
Assessment of applications will begin on October 28, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file):

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching vision (max. 4 pages)
• a statement of research and development vision (max. 4 pages)
• a statement to provide evidence of a commitment to Equity, Diversity and I (EDI). The statement may include content such as views, experiences, and plans for fostering EDI (max. 1 page)
• two of their best recent journal publications relevant to manufacturing and artificial intelligence
• the contact details for three referees.

Please state in the subject line of your cover letter the position title you are applying for and reference Requisition ID 620. Applications should be sent to the attention of:


The Director,
School of Engineering,
University of Guelph,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1


Date Posted: 08/28/2024
Deadline: 10/27/2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.


All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https://uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.