Tenure Track Position In Engineering Innovation And Entrepreneurship | |
| Job ID | 0D-CE-01-62-91-DB |
| Company | Ryerson University |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2019-12-13 |
| Posted Until | 2020-01-31 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Education |
| Description | |
| The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2020. The position will be based in one of the following Departments: Aerospace Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering; and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) is home to 26 programs in 11 disciplines, 6100+ undergraduate and graduate students, 250+ active research partnerships and 6 research and innovation clusters. It is our mission to be the Faculty of choice in Canada for engineers, architects and building scientists who are driven by one purpose: to make shifts in culture that lead to greater democratization of technology and design, and prosperity for all. The FEAS 2015-2020 strategic plan, Striving for Excellence, in alignment with Ryerson University's academic plan, Our Time to Lead, sets out our goals for the future, including plans for inclusive engagement and new academic programs that are in-step with the needs of society. FEAS offers a Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) program. The MEIE program is designed to deliver learning through practices of actionable theory, which focus on the process, as well as the outcome. Following the “Lean Startup” methodology, the MEIE program fosters students’ ability to think creatively in their quest to develop innovative products and services, and provide real value to users using sound engineering practices. In addition, students work side-by-side with world leading industrial partners, start-ups and a vast venture capital community to accelerate their ideas. For additional information on the Departments in which the position will be based please visit the FEAS website at https://www.ryerson.ca/engineering-architectural-science/programs/ This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here. DEADLINE to APPLY: January 31, 2020 | |
| Education Requirements | Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Computer, Biomedical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of: • a strong expertise in entrepreneurship, strategy and/or management; • a strong ability in graduate and undergraduate course development and teaching including the ability to effectively teach key fundamental and applied courses in engineering innovation and entrepreneurship and in the home department discipline; • experience mentoring technology-focused startups; • a strong research profile (e.g., evidence of an emerging scholarly record, ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program); • research collaborations or strong potential/ability to attract industrial collaborative initiatives; • 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; and • an ability to contribute to the life of the Department, Faculty and the University through collaboration and collegial service. Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) registration in the province of Ontario (or eligibility to register) is a necessary condition for appointment. Please clearly indicate your status or eligibility. How to Apply All qualified candidates are invited to apply by January 31, 2020. The application must contain the following: • a letter of application; • a curriculum vitae; • a maximum two-page statement of research interests and philosophy; • a maximum two-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy; • results of teaching evaluations (or equivalent evidence, such as a teaching dossier); and • the names of at least 3 individuals who may be contacted for reference letters. |
| Experience | Responsibilities The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Our faculty members are committed to scholarly excellence, innovative teaching, and engagement with the community. Working with interdisciplinary teams of established engineering scholars and entrepreneurship experts, the candidate will contribute to research, curriculum development and program delivery in the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) program. The incumbent’s primary teaching responsibilities will be in the MEIE program along with teaching responsibilities in their home department. |
| Languages | English |
| Other | Need assistance with the application process? Call Tracey King in HR at 1-866-496-7047 Tracey will guide you step by step from the application, interview and hiring process, to providing orientation to Ryerson and the Indigenous community. Toll Free: 1-866-496-7047 Fax: 1-866-498-1632 Email: Ryerson@GoToCareers.ca Web: GoToCareers.ca/Ryerson |
| How To Apply | All qualified candidates are invited to apply by January 31, 2020. The application must contain the following: • a letter of application; • a curriculum vitae; • a maximum two-page statement of research interests and philosophy; • a maximum two-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy; • results of teaching evaluations (or equivalent evidence, such as a teaching dossier); and • the names of at least 3 individuals who may be contacted for reference letters. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. Applicants should submit their application electronically to one and only one of the following Department Hiring Committees based on their educational background: submit their application via email to one and only one of the following Department Hiring Committees based on their educational background: Department of Aerospace Engineering (email: aero.eng@ryerson.ca) Department of Chemical Engineering (email one single PDF file to dhc.chemeng@ryerson.ca) Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering (portal: http://apply.ecb.ryerson.ca/meie) Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (email: miefacultyhiring@ryerson.ca) |
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