Associate Professor​/Professor - Operations Research

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Date Posted: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: 01/05/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req : 45132
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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 the area of operations research. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a 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.

It is preferred that candidates have an undergraduate degree in engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Applicants must provide evidence of research excellence and an established international reputation which can be demonstrated by sustained high‑impact contributions and publications in top‑ranked and field‑relevant journals and conferences, the submitted research statement, awards and accolades, leadership in the academic community, editorships, organization of and active participation in top conferences, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high international standing.

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.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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; and a teaching dossier including 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 after an application is 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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