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Position Description:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Mechanical Engineering, preferably at the Assistant Professor level. The Department is particularly interested in the following areas: Dynamics and Mechatronics and Design for Sustainability.

The Department is committed to excellence in teaching in its undergraduate and graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and values service contributions of its faculty members to the University, the profession and society at-large.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Candidates must have a Ph.D., preferably with a first degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is essential.

Preferred qualifications include dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives; as our students come from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds, we invite candidates to address in their application their ability to teach, supervise, and mentor in this context. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required.

Job Duties:

Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to the mission of the University, through outstanding activities in the areas of research, teaching and service.

Faculty/Department/Unit:

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Job Type:

Tenure Track

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Expected Start Date:

August 1, 2026

Posting Period:

Applications will be reviewed starting January 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Enquiries can be addressed to Professor Luc Mongeau (facultysearch.mecheng@mcgill.ca).

Required Documents:

Interested candidates should submit applications online at:

Dynamics and Mechatronics: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Macdonald-Eng-Bldg/Assistant-Professor---Mechanical-Engineering_JR0000070630

Design for Sustainability: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Macdonald-Eng-Bldg/Assistant-Professor---Mechanical-Engineering_JR0000070633

which include:

• Cover letter (1 page);


• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications;


• Research achievements and future plans (5 years) including research vision and a description of representative research directions (max 5 pages);


• Teaching statement (2 pages);


• A statement on how equity, diversity and inclusion practices are incorporated in professorial activities (1/2 page);


• Names and email addresses of three to five referees;


• Copies of up to three recent publications.