Tenure Track Position in Electrical Engineering (Analog Electronics/Circuits and Systems)

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Tenure Track Position in Electrical Engineering (analog electronics/circuits and systems)
FEAS,Elect., Comp. Biomed. Eng
Posted: December 19, 2024
Deadline to Apply: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in electrical engineering with the focus on analog electronics, circuits and systems effective July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications from candidates who self identify as a member of an underrepresented group, as recognized by Tri-Council Agencies, are particularly encouraged, and such candidates are encouraged to self identify through our Applicant Diversity Self-ID questionnaire. Applications must be received by March 15, 2025.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research, and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, curriculum development, and contribution to the curricular strength of the department. The successful candidate will develop a strong, innovative, independent research program that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high-quality results. The candidate is expected to provide service to the University and engineering profession. The candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering and the University through collegial service.
Eligibility for, and commitment to, acquiring the P.Eng. License in the Province of Ontario is a requirement.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering offers three undergraduate programs to about 2500 undergraduate students, and three graduate (MASc., M.Eng., and Ph.D.) programs to about 250 graduate students. The Department is home to 5 Canada Research Chair (CRC) holders and 4 IEEE Fellow members. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching and community engagement, and its long-standing service to the profession of engineering. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in research and teaching.

Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Dedicated to a people first culture, TMU is proud to rank number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks.

Visit us on X (previously known as Twitter): @torontomet, @VPFAtorontomet and @TorontoMetHR, and our LinkedIn page.

TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by March 15, 2025:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a statement of research interests;
a statement of teaching interests and/or a teaching dossier; and
names and contact information of the three individuals who provide the references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the DHC Chair, Dr. Alagan Anpalagan, at [email protected].

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [[email protected]], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected].

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact [email protected].

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