Associate Professor / Professor - OR - U of Toronto

Associate Professor / Professor - Operations Research
The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for
one full-time tenure stream faculty position in the area of Operations Research. The appointment will be at
the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an expected start date of September 1, 2021, or shortly
thereafter.
Candidates must have a PhD in industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, or a related
discipline, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek
candidates with an established international reputation in Operations Research whose research and teaching
interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be
expected to pursue, sustain, and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level
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, the submitted research statement, strong letters of reference from referees of high
international standing, leadership in the academic community, editorships, participation in top conferences,
presenting research at other highly ranked schools, distinguished awards and accolades, and other
noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by a teaching dossier, submitted as part of the application, and
strong endorsements from referees. The teaching dossier must include a strong statement of teaching
philosophy, sample course materials, and excellent teaching evaluations.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose
research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Therefore, candidates are also asked to
submit a statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited
to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of
inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Established in 1827, 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 continually 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 foster a world-class
environment that excels in teaching, learning and research.All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link here.
Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement
of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations), up to three sample publications,
a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a statement of contributions to equity,
diversity and inclusion.
Applicants must arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee to the hiring unit via
email at chair@mie.utoronto.ca by the closing date (on letterhead, dated, and signed). PLEASE NOTE: this
search is not using the University’s automatic solicitation and collection functionality for reference letters.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. For more information on the University
of Toronto, and the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, please visit our
website: http://www.mie.utoronto.ca. If you have questions about this position, please
contact chair@mie.utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date of February 1,
2021.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North
America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary.
Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or
human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information,
please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity
among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and
provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.