Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Thermofluids or Mechatronics and Automation. This is an open Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a 3-year term to commence July 1, 2027.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering https://lassonde.yorku.ca/mech/ is at the forefront of developing technologies ranging from advanced materials and digital twins to aerospace systems, clean energy technologies and sustainable transportation. Established in 2012, the Lassonde School of Engineering http://lassonde.yorku.ca/, York University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs to educate multidisciplinary problem solvers, critical thinkers, and entrepreneurs who understand creativity, communications, social responsibility, and cultural diversity. 

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: A BEng (or equivalent) and PhD or PhD near completion in Mechanical Engineering by the appointment’s start is required. 
  • Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g. teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, and official student and peer evaluations). 
• A strong commitment to effective and reflective pedagogy, with the capacity to bring theoretical and practical perspectives to mechanical engineering teaching and learning. A relevant teaching qualification is an asset.
• Experience in teaching Thermofluids subjects such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics OR Mechatronics and Automation subjects such as control systems, robotics, instrumentation, sensors and actuators, and industrial automation.
• A record or evident promise of making valuable contributions through administrative and committee service.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with peers, teaching assistants, and students.
• Additional: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Professional Engineering (or Limited) license in Canada shortly after their appointment.

Hiring Policies:

• The anticipated starting salary for this position at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, is in the range of $125,000 to $155,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. York University offers generous benefits and salary provisions. York University offers generous benefits and salary provisions.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/unit/vpf/affirmative-action-program/ or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@yorku.ca). 
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Dr. Aleksander Czekanski, Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, mech_chair@lassonde.yorku.ca.
• The use of artificial intelligence will be used to screen, assess or select applicants. Applicants who require more information are invited to contact Dr. Aleksander Czekanski, Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, mech_chair@lassonde.yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: November 15, 2026

  Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) teaching dossier with evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching (e.g., sample course outlines, teaching evaluations, conference papers and publications relating to pedagogy). Candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to provide names and contact details for three confirmed referees. Reference letters will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Dr. Aleksander Czekanski, Interim Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, mech_chair@lassonde.yorku.ca.
• Submit materials: online at https://apply.interfolio.com/194695 

Learn More About York:

• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategyhttps://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion https://www.yorku.ca/abr/ and the Indigenous Framework for York University https://www.yorku.ca/indigenous-landing/wp-content/uploads/sites/817/2025/08/Indigenous-Framework-for-York-University-A-Guide-to-Action.pdf.
• Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/.

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