Description
Associate Professor / Professor – Human Factors Engineering
The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in cognitive
human factors engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor,
with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in engineering, computer science, psychology, or related
area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates
whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead
innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded
research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of
sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted
research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy
activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements
from referees.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching
dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong
letters of reference.
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for
this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.
Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for compensation beyond these stated ranges at either
rank.
Established in 1827, and located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the University of Toronto is Canada's
largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty,
institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities
attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Mechanical &
Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto is home to the top Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering programs in Canada. We aim to foster a collegial world-class environment that excels in
research, teaching and learning.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a
cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research
interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample
course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of
Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within
48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees
submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic
reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be
uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in
PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Greg A.
Jamieson at greg.jamieson@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including recent reference letters must be received by May 11, 2026.
The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia,
including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding
sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our
capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage
applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities,
and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and
expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is
voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For
more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase
diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our
unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as
possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please
contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
