Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University invites applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure-track position in the area of Advanced Manufacturing at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The ideal candidate will show innovation and excellence in research and teaching in the area of advanced and digital manufacturing. They are expected to have experience and research focusing on experimental and computational approach in advanced manufacturing, and integration of CAD/CAM into digital manufacturing. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, additive manufacturing processes, artificial intelligence/machine learning in optimization and diagnostics/prognostics for manufacturing, sustainable design for manufacturing, development of scalable micro/nano manufacturing, novel manufacturing techniques and experimental materials science of manufacturing processes.

Applicants will hold a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, and must demonstrate a successful record of research, reflected in extramural grant acquisition and publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. They will also be expected to establish a strong externally-funded research program, supervise graduate students, and foster existing or new collaborations with other departments and faculties. Evidence of leadership skills, excellence in service, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures is also required.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a research dossier that includes a statement of research interests and plans, a selection of research publications, a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, along with the names of at least four references that speak to academic and research performance (with postal and email addresses). In both your research and teaching statements, please also describe how you will further equity and inclusion to advance McMaster University’s commitment to fostering a culture that embraces and promotes the rich diversity of our campus community. Some current examples of activities, include diversity-related programming, contributions to student success, committee work, and appropriate mentoring of individuals, especially those from groups that have been historically marginalized or disadvantaged.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.