The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Industrial Engineering starting August 2017.
Concordia University’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science hosts over 7500 undergraduate/graduate students and prepares the next generation of technical leaders and entrepreneurs to address complex real-world problems. We offer a multi-disciplinary and research-engaged environment dedicated to incubating innovation, excellence and success. Our teaching and research is daring and transformative and contributes significantly to the sustainable intellectual and economic development of our community. We connect ideas with people and we are redefining the university experience.
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has a faculty complement of 50 professors active in the various areas mechanical, industrial and aerospace engineering and its strength has grown in recent years. The department offers PhDs, masters and bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering. Enrolments are stable and strong at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. More information on the Department is available at: http://www.mie.concordia.ca/
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering seeks an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track position in Industrial Engineering, with research interests which could include but are not limited to: statistics, stochastics and simulation, optimization, business/data analytics, financial engineering, Industry 4.0, human factors or healthcare systems. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered.
Applicants must possess a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the supervision of MASc and PhD students, and to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. She/he will conduct independent scholarly research, attract strong external funding and demonstrate industrial application of their research activities. Eligibility for certification as a Professional Engineer in Quebec or in another Canadian province is essential. The language of instruction at Concordia is English; however, knowledge of French is an asset.
Applications must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and names of three referees, and shall be accepted in electronic form (PDF). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been identified, but should be submitted by February 27th, 2017. Only short-listed applicants are notified. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2017.
Kindly forward your electronic applications to: Ms Sophie Merineau (assistant-to-chair@mie.concordia.ca)
Dr. Martin Pugh, Chair – Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 CANADA
Employment equity
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Concordia is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
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Daria Terekhov
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Concordia University
Montreal QC
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