Academic Positions at Ontario University, Canada, Ontario Tech University is the brand name used to refer to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Current Openings
Administrative Assistant – Limited Term
Oshawa, ON, Canada
The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day support to all student support services under the Office of the Deputy Provost, (such as, but not limited to, Student Accessibility Services and Test Centre, Student Mental Health Services, Student Learning Centre, Career Centre, Student Engagement and Equity, Indigenous Student Services, Athletics, Finance and Administration, Communications and Assessment).
Assistant Professor – Industrial Engineering
Oshawa, ON, Canada
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications, from qualified individuals, for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with special interest in Industry 5.0, including smart supply chain and logistics, generative AI and machine learning, and data fusion for predictive maintenance. This position is expected to start in July 2025 or earlier, subject to budgetary approval.
ACE Research & Development Engineer – Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls
Oshawa, ON, Canada
This position is responsible for engineering development, research testing, operational support and equipment maintenance in the Ontario Tech ACE core research facility and Integrated Research & Training Facility, a world-class research, development, design and training center focused on the next-generation Mobility, Aerospace, Civil-Architectural, Human Factors and other product development. The work elements will include engineering, designing, developing, setting up experiments, and the operation and maintenance of advanced engineering chambers and projects. This includes the Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel, Climatic Chambers, Climatic 4-Poster, Hemi-
Anechoic chamber and the Multi-Axis Simulation Table (MAST).
IDRR Administrative Assistant Limited Term
Oshawa, ON, Canada
The successful candidate will join a team of professionals in the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (IDRR) and will be dedicated to supporting the Director and Management in striving for excellence. The Administrative Assistant exercises judgment and independence to provide complex administrative support services to senior professional personnel and will play a crucial part in maintaining our online presence, supporting day-to-day administrative tasks, including coordinating and maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules for assigned personnel; utilizing advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of complex documents/materials; social media and website maintenance; coordinating, organizing or planning meetings/events; ensuring efficient operation of the office; performing clerical support functions; performing cross-functional responsibilities, as required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned. This is a hybrid position. The offices are located in Oshawa and North York.
Subject Matter Specialist – Mathematics – Limited Term
Oshawa, ON, Canada
The Subject Specialist will plan, develop, coordinate and implement academic support programs in one or more target disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students at Ontario Tech to impact student success initiatives, retention and overall student experience.
ACE Research & Development Engineer – Aerodynamics
Oshawa, ON, Canada
This ACE R&D Engineering position will focus on strengthening the aerodynamic development activities at ACE. This critical Engineering position requires strong proficiencies in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Automotive Performance Engineering and core operational support for Research, Development and industry focused testing centered mainly in ACE’s Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel. Projects include developing and strengthening expertise in aerodynamics and the deployment and use of ACE’s Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology, and other aero projects. This position will involve customer facing testing, employee training, academic learning, and direct involvement with core engineering operations, and other relevant technology development that supports Engineering projects at ACE. Additional technical responsibilities include assisting in researching, specifying and procurement of equipment and supplies, assisting in the development of operational protocols, and support for industry, research and related outreach activities.
Oshawa, ON, Canada
Reporting to the Director, Office of Campus Infrastructure & Sustainability, the Manager, Technical Planning (MTP) is responsible and accountable for facilitating energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy, leading environmental awareness programs, monitoring energy consumption and developing short and long-term retrofit projects to meet the university’s carbon-reduction targets.
This position is responsible for the management of the space-planning function, ensuring that space is used efficiently and effectively that the space policy is applied in all projects, negotiating with a wide range of staff, and overseeing the work of the Space Team. Additionally, the Manager, Technical Planning will be responsible for the planning, implementing and maintaining group-wide sustainability programs as well as communicating a vision of sustainability.
Clinical Sessional Lecturer – NURS 2700: Child and Family Nursing Practicum (Pediatrics)
Oshawa, ON, Canada
Reporting to the Dean and Associate Dean, Nursing, the Clinical Sessional Lecturer provides direct supervision and instruction to undergraduate nursing students in the Faculty of Health Sciences as they engage in an in-person practicum experiences.
Practicum Information:
Instructors may be required to facilitate simulation based education (online and/or in person simulation) as a required component of the practicum portion of this course
Practicum days are typically Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays, and may include days and/or evening shifts depending on the placement
Shifts are typically weekly x12 hour shifts depending on the practicum setting
Instructors work with a group of students in a practicum setting primarily focused on the care of pediatric patients and families
The majority of practicum placements are within a 1.5 hour drive of North Campus.
Assistant Professor – Forensic Science
Oshawa, ON, Canada
We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), a research-intensive institution with globally recognized excellence in research and teaching across all faculties. Ontario Tech University is located in Oshawa, Ontario, and is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Michi Saagiig, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Ojibway, Odawa, Pottawatomi and acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississsaugas of Scugog Island First Nation as we work towards reconciliation and Indigenization.
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC), Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty – Advanced Nuclear Engineering
Oshawa, ON, Canada
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Advanced Nuclear Engineering. This CRC appointment opportunity is intended for emerging scholars, at the rank of assistant or associate professor (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). Appointment is conditional on the approval by the CRC Program of the submitted nomination for the CRC Tier 2.