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Date Posted: 10/03/2025 DescriptionThe University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of spacecraft engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in aerospace engineering or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Preference will be given to those applicants whose work lies in the area of spacecraft dynamics and control. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. This is important as faculty members teaching design courses to undergraduate students must be Professional Engineers for program accreditation as set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. About the Institute for Aerospace StudiesUTIAS is an institute within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. It has a long tradition of excellence in Aerospace and Robotics Engineering education and research. UTIAS is responsible for much of the undergraduate teaching in the Aerospace and Robotics Majors of the Engineering Science program. UTIAS is also home to graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.Eng., M.A.Sc., and Ph.D., and has strong connections (through its faculty members) with the Canadian aerospace industry including Bombardier Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney Canada, and MDA. About the FacultyThe Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Established in 1873, the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward-thinking resource to address global concerns. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and safe city. Application InstructionsAll qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit:
Applicants must also provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 3, 2025. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Chris Damaren (chris.damaren@utoronto.ca). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. Accessibility StatementThe 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. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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