Assistant Professor - Modelling and Process MetallurgyDate Posted: 12/19/2024
Closing Date: 02/16/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40539
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Modelling and Process Metallurgy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree or equivalent doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field, with expertise in Metallurgical process modelling (CFD/mathematical modelling and physical simulation) and Transport phenomena. A demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching is required. Expertise in the application of AI models for process analysis and experience in relevant industrial work and/or collaboration with industrial partners are advantages. The candidate must be able to teach courses relevant to process simulation, process metallurgy, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena. Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is strongly desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Excellence in research is evidenced primarily by the record of publications in leading journals or conferences in the field, the submitted research statement, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, along with strong endorsements by referees of high international standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference on teaching experience. Other teaching-related activities can include performance such as a teaching assistant or course instructor and student mentorship.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining past research experience as well as current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three referees who can provide independent references of the applicant's research and teaching abilities. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. 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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Hani Naguib, Chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at ****** with "Modelling and Process Metallurgy" in the subject line.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by February 16, 2025.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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