The School of Engineering and Computer Science in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Master Lecturer. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027*.
Applicants will hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related disciplines, e.g., Mechatronics Engineering) at the start date of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions in Mechanical Engineering at the undergraduate level, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the school’s programs.
As a faculty member at Laurentian University, the successful applicant will also be a member of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Detailed information about working conditions is provided within the Collective Agreement between LUFA and Laurentian University, available at http://www.lufappul.ca. In addition to being actively engaged in teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to have an on-campus presence.
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:
- Hold at least a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Holding a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline is an asset.
- Satisfaction of eligibility requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level university courses in Mechanical Engineering.
- Demonstrated commitment to pedagogical and academic excellence.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.
- Ability to prioritize according to students’ learning needs, and possess a good rapport with students.
- Excellent communication skills in English. An active knowledge of both official languages (functional bilingualism) would be considered as an asset.
Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.
Application Requirements
Applications should include the following items:
- A cover letter. The letter must also include one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below.
- Complete and up-to-date Curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
- A teaching statement, which would contain a teaching philosophy, strategies for student engagement, etc.
- A statement providing evidence of incorporation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) into teaching.
- Names and full contact information for three references.
The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be sent electronically as a single PDF file to: Office of Provost and Vice-president Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with the following subject line: Application for faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. Review of applications will begin on January 22, 2027 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Further information about the position should be directed to the Office of Provost and Vice-president Academic.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University's bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca. The minimum salary for the rank of Master Lecturer is set at $74,587.36, with additional increments awarded for relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca).
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
* Pending approval of the University's 2027-28 budget by the Board of Governors.