Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering (Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader)

The University of Toronto requires that candidates must have a Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will have established an independent program of research, with potential for impact through collaborations with, but not limited to, the Impact+ Research Chair in AI for Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation and to generate translation and impacts. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence of an internationally competitive calibre, commensurate with their career stage, as demonstrated by a record of contributions or publications in leading journals in the field or a research pipeline that is at high international levels, presentations at significant conferences, accolades or awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through a teaching dossier including a teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor. Excellence in teaching may also be demonstrated through materials such as sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Applicants are encouraged to review the research and teaching profiles of current faculty members. Please visit our home page: http://www.ece.utoronto.ca . RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to mount an innovative, competitive and independently funded research program that is transformational, translational and garners partners. The successful candidate will undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. ABOUT US

The successful candidate will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. The University of Toronto offers a wide range of opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, the excitement of working with a highly diverse student population and actively encourages innovative scholarship. The Greater Toronto Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest standards of living in the world. HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 15, 2026 . Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online at the link below.

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their research agenda and identifying the specific stream(s) to which their research relates, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, up to three representative publications, research statement, an EDI statement, and the name and contact information of three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applications without reference letters will not be considered; it is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure referees send us their letters while the position remains open. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ . Expatriate Canadians wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply. If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact the ECE department at search2027@ece.utoronto.ca . All application materials must be submitted through the University of Toronto’s online application system. Submission guidelines can be found at http://U of T.me/how-to-apply. The University recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments. To be considered, all application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by October 15, 2026 .