Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering (Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position as part of the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program. This initiative supports institutions in attracting internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada, providing research funding and institutional support to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas. The role focuses on advancing transformational research projects that support the growth of the Canadian economy in areas such as advanced digital technologies (AI, quantum, cybersecurity) and environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic. The nominee’s research area must demonstrably align with these categories. Awards are valued at $100K per year over six years, with the possibility of extension. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The program is intended for exceptional emerging scholars within five years (minus eligible delays) of their first independent research-related appointment. The department seeks candidates conducting research in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on AI for Science and AI for Engineering, particularly AI for good and the responsible use of AI to solve meaningful human or societal problems like ecology and sustainability. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative academic community dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Requirements

• Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Established an independent program of research, with potential for impact through collaborations and to generate translation and impacts.
• Evidence of research excellence of an internationally competitive calibre, commensurate with their career stage, as demonstrated by a record of contributions or publications in leading journals in the field or a research pipeline that is at high international levels, presentations at significant conferences, accolades or awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
• Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through a teaching dossier including a teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor.
• Candidates must provide materials such as sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities.
• Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued.
• Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in AI for good, including the responsible use of AI to solve meaningful human or societal problems, such as problems in ecology and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Mount an innovative, competitive and independently funded research program that is transformational, translational and garners partners.
• Undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Benefits

• Research funding ($100K per year over six years, with the possibility of extension for another six years).
• Institutional supports to advance transformative research.
• Opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching.
• The excitement of working with a highly diverse student population.
• The Greater Toronto Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree