Tenure Track Position in Energy and Power Systems

Posted:

October 20, 2025

Deadline to Apply:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosauneeand the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University [] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the general area of Electric Energy and Power Systems effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. Applications from candidates who self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, as defined by TMU, are particularly encouraged. Applications must be received by January 9, 2026.

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. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• a 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;
• a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population;
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering and the University through collegial service; and
• eligibility for, and commitment to, acquiring the P.Eng. License in the Province of Ontario.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) []. Visit us at to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and 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, reflected in its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU's remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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The Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) 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 has been home to 7 Canada Research Chair (CRC) holders and 6 IEEE Fellows. 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.

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [] . Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by January 9, 2026:

• a letter of application;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of research interests;
• a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, results of teaching evaluations and an EDI statement; and
• names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU's student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups 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+.

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the DHC Chair, Dr. Bala Venkatesh, at

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

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

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