Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Microelectronics and Photonics; Teaching-Focused

Overview

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Microelectronics and Photonics (Teaching-Focused). The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada, invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in microelectronics and photonics, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2026. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University. Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

The main criteria for selection include outstanding teaching contributions at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, a genuine commitment to academic and teaching excellence, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. Teaching will make up approximately 70% of this position. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.

Salary is expected to be between $150,000 and $180,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent degrees completed at the start date of the appointment.
• Professional engineering licensure in Canada, or the eligibility to obtain licensure, is required. Licensure in any Canadian province (e.g., P.Eng., Limited engineering license, provisional engineering license, etc.) is acceptable.

• Outstanding teaching contributions at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels with a commitment to academic and teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with high-quality scholarly output and potential for independent research leading to peer‑reviewed publications and external funding; expertise should complement existing research areas in the department.
• Ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student‑centred environment.
• Contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.

• As part of the application process, Queen’s uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire, defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
• Vaccination requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.
• The University and Department provide support for equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and include resources on Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility.

• Applications from all qualified individuals are invited. Queen’s is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2
  
  SLGBTQ+ persons. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority per immigration requirements; please indicate your legal work status in Canada.
• Provide any information about career interruptions or circumstances affecting research productivity for careful consideration.
• Queen’s will provide accommodations during the interview process upon request.
• Complete application package including: a cover letter (indicating legal work status in Canada), a current Curriculum Vitae (including publications list), a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available), a statement of experience with and commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, and names and contact information of three referees.
• . Apply electronically as PDFs at the posted website: https://apply

The University is part of a collective agreement with QUFA, with additional information available at the listed links.