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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Ocean and Marine Technologies

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from early career academic researchers working in emerging fields in ocean & marine engineering that facilitate a next frontier of exploration, understanding and interaction with the ocean and marine spaces.

The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in hydrodynamics and control of surface or sub-surface vessels, marine structures and materials, electrified vessel power and propulsion systems, or instrumentation and ocean observation systems.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential to form a research program that combines mastery in underpinning fundamentals such as fluid mechanics, dynamics and control with application of recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and multidisciplinary design optimization for the synthesis of next-generation autonomous ocean and marine systems.

The successful applicant will:

  • be appointed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor;
  • expand the faculty’s portfolio of industry and defense research partnerships and interface ocean and marine technology innovations with regional and national initiatives to grow a blue economy;
  • contribute to the design and delivery of course based curricula for the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand and rank will determine a final salary offer. Industry experience is an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $142,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

  • hold a Ph.D. in mechanical, ocean or offshore engineering or a closely-related discipline;
  • be a registered professional engineer in Canada, or be eligible to apply for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (details available at www.egbc.ca);
  • demonstrate particular analytical and/or experimental research creativity in the design, characterization, modelling, experimentation and/or systems integration of surface and subsea systems;
  • demonstrate the potential to achieve international recognition in their field through dissemination of research in both traditional (academic literature) and non-traditional venues;
  • Possess excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate research vision, methods, rationale and impacts across a diverse array of audiences.
  • have a demonstrated ability to establish collaboration across disciplines, develop academic, government and industry partnerships, and engage in aerospace initiatives with real world impact. This may be evidenced by:
  • have clear ideas and aspirations to contribute to the Mechanical Engineering Department’s drive to increase the diversity of our student population and foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all; and
  • demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate engineering education as evidenced by:
    • potential for excellence in teaching courses related to the mechanical discipline, and,
    • an inclusive approach to mentoring and supervising diverse students both in classroom and in research environments.

Additional information

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria offers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs. We have 30 faculty members, over 550 undergraduate students, and over 140 graduate students. Industrial collaboration enriches our teaching and research activities, and our expertise in Clean Energy Systems, Biomedical Systems, Aerospace, Advanced Vehicles, Mechatronics and Robotics is demonstrated in vibrant undergraduate and graduate curricula that expose our students to cutting-edge engineering tools and technologies.

With an excellent collegial atmosphere and strong collaborative spirit, the Department empowers faculty and staff who innovate modes of course delivery, champion project based and experiential learning and enrich the student learning experience across all years of our degree programs. For our faculty, teaching and mentorship extend beyond the classroom as our students participate in various team-based extra-curricular learning activities culminating in international competitions. Our faculty contingent includes winners of institutional, provincial and national awards for teaching excellence. Information on the Department can be found at http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/mechanical/.  

This research-intensive position benefits from proximity to a thriving local ocean and marine technology cluster, home to many globally competitive companies producing for example, instrumentation, buoys, autonomous vessels, and subsea robotic systems. The University of Victoria also hosts world-class infrastructure and expertise through Ocean Networks Canada, a Major Research Facility of Canada. In addition, the Greater Victoria area is home to the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, a number of shipyards, Canada’s Institute for Ocean Sciences and the Canadian Pacific Fleet, further strengthening the region’s marine and maritime ecosystem. The successful candidate is expected to leverage these resources and collaborate across disciplines to address critical technical, economic, environmental and social realities that unlock a next generation of ocean technologies that can be leveraged to enhance marine domain awareness, maritime security, and support new initiatives in a blue economy improving the quality of life for Canadians and globally.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.  

Contact information

Candidates should submit a single PDF document that includes:

  1. a cover letter providing an overview of the candidate’s qualifications and how their research experience would complement the position as described;
  2. a detailed curriculum vitae;
  3. a max 2-page description of the candidate’s proposed research program;
  4. a max 1-page description of the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy;
  5. a max 1-page statement on how a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion would be embodied in the teaching and research activities. In forming their EDI statement, applicants are asked to refer to the Equity Action Plan, particularly its 5 universal goals, and elaborate on how they would build and lead a diverse research team that champions inclusivity, ensures that all members have opportunity to reach their full potential and works to create opportunities for meaningful collaborations across the UVic campus.
  6. contact information for four referees.

To be considered, please submit your application package via email to: mech.asst.chair@uvic.ca with the subject line “MECH Ocean & Marine Technologies: Asst Prof. position” by 6 September 2026.  Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Brad Buckham

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process. 

Application deadline

September 6, 2026

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. 

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. 

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.