[Job-offers-cs] Faculty Position in Operations Research (Associate Professor/Professor) at University of Toronto

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Faculty Position in Operations Research (Associate 
Professor/Professor) at University of Toronto
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:53:17 -0500
From: Merve Bodur <bodur at mie.utoronto.ca>
To: DMANET at zpr.uni-koeln.de

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University 
of Toronto invites applications for one full-time tenure stream faculty 
position in the area of Operations Research. The appointment will be at 
the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an expected start 
date of September 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have a PhD in industrial engineering, operations 
research, computer science, or a related discipline, with a clearly 
demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. 
We seek candidates with an established international reputation in 
Operations Research whose research and teaching interests complement and 
enhance our existing departmental strengths 
<https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/core-faculty/#operations-research>. 
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue, sustain, and lead 
innovative and independent research at the highest international level 
and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded 
research program. It is preferred that candidates have an undergraduate 
degree in engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional 
Engineer.

Applicants must provide evidence of research excellence and an 
established international reputation which can be demonstrated by 
sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and 
field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, strong 
letters of reference from referees of high international standing, 
leadership in the academic community, editorships, participation in top 
conferences, presenting research at other highly ranked schools, 
distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that 
contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by a teaching dossier, 
submitted as part of the application, and strong endorsements from 
referees. The teaching dossier must include a strong statement of 
teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and excellent teaching 
evaluations.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek 
candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service 
bear out our commitment to equity. Therefore, candidates are also asked 
to submit a statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which 
might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching 
that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the 
development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from 
underrepresented groups.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest 
university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of 
T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking 
scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually 
attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The 
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of 
Toronto is home to the top mechanical and industrial engineering 
programs in Canada. We foster a world-class environment that excels in 
teaching, learning and research.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the 
link here 
<https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Associate-Professor-Professor-Operations-Research-ON/543679517/>.

Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, 
teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample 
course materials, and teaching evaluations), up to three sample 
publications, a statement outlining current and future research 
interests, and a statement of contributions to equity, diversity and 
inclusion.

Applicants must arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly 
by the referee to the hiring unit via email at chair at mie.utoronto.ca 
<mailto:chair at mie.utoronto.ca> by the closing date (on letterhead, 
dated, and signed). PLEASE NOTE: this search is not using the 
University’s automatic solicitation and collection functionality for 
reference letters.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply 
<http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>. For more information on the University of 
Toronto, and the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, 
please visit our website: http://www.mie.utoronto.ca 
<http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/>. If you have questions about this 
position, please contact chair at mie.utoronto.ca 
<mailto:chair at mie.utoronto.ca>.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by the closing date of February 1, 2021.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North 
America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see 
http://uoft.me/UP <http://uoft.me/UP>.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and 
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our 
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering 
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

  The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for 
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our 
recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as 
possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with 
disabilities.
    -- Merve Bodur, PhD
Assistant Professor, Dean’s Spark Professor, Industrial Engineering

Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering | University of Toronto
5 King's College Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G8 Office: 40 St. George 
Street, BA8106  Phone: 416 978 4739