Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

at  University of Guelph

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 PhD 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.

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