Assistant Professor, Space Engineering

Position description

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University invites applications for one tenure-track position in the area Space Engineering. Research and teaching interests may include but are not limited to: design, spacecraft structures, mechanics, materials; spacecraft guidance and navigation, trajectory optimization, spacecraft dynamics and autonomous systems (dynamics & control and autonomous systems).

This is a tenure-track position in Space Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution.

Qualifications and assets
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or similar areas and have completed a PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar disciplines, or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association, preferably in Quebec, is required.

The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications in top-tier venues and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Industrial experience will be a definite asset.

Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.

How to apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

or

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Muthu Packirisamy, Professor and Chair, and sent via email to: Ms. Tina De Stefano, assistant-to-chair@mie.concordia.ca. Applications must include the following:

Cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (23-T-Q-MIAE-M),
Detailed curriculum vitae,
Teaching statement,
Research statement,
EDI statement as per the instructions below,
Names and contact information for four referees.
Electronic applications should be submitted by January 12, 2025, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on or around August 1st, 2025.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a NextGeneration University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to):

teaching about underrepresented populations
mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
work with diverse communities
offering or organizing educational programming
participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 3511.