MECHATRONICS, AUTONOMOUS / INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineeringin the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo invites applications for exceptional scholars and researchers for one tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mechatronics, Autonomous / Intelligent systems with ananticipated start date in September 2025. In the case of an exceptional candidate, an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor will be considered.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. Applicants with theoretical and experimental expertise that complement or fit with the Automation and Controls group and can leverage existing infrastructure will be prioritized. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and supervising graduate students. The ability to develop and teach an array of traditional and on-line courses is required.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 CAD. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2025. The successful applicant is required to have an engineering license for practice (full) or teaching (limited) in Canada, or to apply for a Canadian engineering license within the first year of joining the University. Due to program accreditation requirements, all new faculty members are required to obtain the license within five years of initial appointment at the University of Waterloo, and maintain it during their employment at the University.