Advanced Manufacturing Assistant Professor - Manufacturing Automation and Robotics (36586)
University of Manitoba
Posting Start Date: 2025-08-01
Posting End Date: Posting may remain open beyond the date of 2025-Oct-31, until filled.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Price Faculty of Engineering
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant Professor
Position # 36586
The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the Assistant Professor rank in the field of Advanced Manufacturing, from individuals having proven expertise in manufacturing automation and robotics, commencing July 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:
The Assistant Professor will: 1) teach Mechanical Engineering courses, especially in the areas of Mechatronics and Manufacturing, at the undergraduate and graduate levels; 2) establish an externally funded and sustainable research program; 3) provide professional service to the Department, the Faculty, the University and the community.
The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead an outstanding, diverse, independent, innovative, externally funded research program of international caliber. We are particularly interested in a candidate who has a demonstrated record of excellence in research and publication in the area of manufacturing automation and robotics. Expertise in the application of these technologies to machining processes will be considered an added advantage. The chosen candidate is expected to complement existing expertise in the Department, particularly in the Manufacturing and Robotics related areas.
The selected applicant 1) must hold undergraduate and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 2) must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba; 3) must possess excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral/industry experience and publications in reputable journals, conferences and holds patents.
To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The Department currently has 22 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 5 Instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Insert areas. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/engineering/mechanical
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Applicants are requested to submit the following materials, preferably via email as one PDF file referencing Position Number #36586:
1. Cover letter with a concise summary of qualifications and a personal statement of suitability for the position,
2. Complete curriculum vitae,
3. Research statement highlighting the applicant’s most significant contributions and connecting these to the applicant’s vision of success in the short-term, medium-term (~5 years) and long-term (career),
4. A sample of three peer-reviewed publications,
5. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that documents the applicant’s experience in, and approach to, training and mentoring diverse students,
6. Statement describing past, present, or planned actions to promote equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in the academic community (maximum one page), and
7. Names and contact information of three (3) referees.
Application packages should be sent to:
Dr. Olanrewaju Ojo c/o Ms. Jill Lautenschlager
Email: Jill.lautenschlager@umanitoba.ca
A review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until filled.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.