Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics - Edmonton - Ccwestt

Description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics & AI

Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Identification 3257

Posting Date 11/25/2025, 08:16 PM

Apply Before 12/30/2025

Job Schedule Full Time

Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Category Type Engineering – Electrical

Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)

College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences

Annual Salary Range

About the Team

The University of Alberta's College of Natural and Applied Sciences is a leading engineering school known for innovation and impact. The Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks faculty who advance autonomous human‑aware robotic systems.

Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor position in robotics and AI. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment across Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computing Science, with access to centers such as AMII and iSMART.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (40%): Participate in teaching programs, including classroom instruction, student supervision, and academic advising. Course assignments are determined with the Department Chair. Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required.
• Research (40%): Conduct research, publish results, and seek external funding projects.
• Service (20%): Contribute to departmental, Faculty, and University governance and engage in public dissemination of research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science.
• Experience communicating research results via peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Progress toward or possession of licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta, requiring completion within five years of hire.
• Ability to develop, instruct, and engage students in engineering curricula.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred / Asset

• Industry experience in engineering, science, or technology sectors.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary research projects and managing large, multi‑year grants.
• Experience collaborating with industry and community partners.
• Facility and lab management experience.
• Teaching, curriculum design, and instructional training experience.
• Community outreach and service commitments.
• Grant writing and financial management experience.

Application Components

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae, including research, teaching, and service experience.
• Research Plan (max. 3 pages): Outline of current research, short‑ and long‑term goals, team plans, and recent publications.
• Teaching Dossier:
  1. Teaching philosophy (max. 3 pages).
  2. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, training, courses taught, evaluations, and course outlines.

Application Procedure

Submit a single PDF containing the above components via the Apply Now link before 12/30/2025. Applications lacking required materials will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applicants will need to meet all research security requirements. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. The university is committed to an inclusive hiring process and accommodates applicants with disabilities.

Contact

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