Assistant Professor - Aerospace Engineering; Aeronautics

The 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 Aerospace Engineering with a research focus broadly in aeronautics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

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 in aeronautics. Areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, sustainable aviation, aerodynamics, flight control/simulation/autonomy, aeroacoustics, fluid mechanics, aircraft design, aircraft propulsion, aircraft materials/structures, or aircraft manufacturing. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. Registration is a requirement for faculty members teaching design courses to undergraduate students, as mandated by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) for program accreditation purposes. For more information on registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, please visit Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) at:

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

The expected salary range is $135,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) is a research institute within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, with a distinguished tradition of excellence in Aerospace and Robotics Engineering education and research. UTIAS plays a central role in undergraduate teaching in the Aerospace and Robotics Majors of the Engineering Science program, and is home to graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.Eng.,

M.A.Sc., and Ph.D. Faculty members maintain strong ties with Canada's leading aerospace companies, including Bombardier Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney Canada, and MDA. For more information about UTIAS, please visit:

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto offers exceptional opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, within a richly diverse and intellectually vibrant academic community. Established in 1873, the Faculty has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation, and is recognized as a forward-thinking resource for addressing global challenges. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides unparalleled access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a dynamic, cosmopolitan, and safe city in which to live and work.

For more information about the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, please visit:

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 30, 2026.

• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• a recent writing sample;
• a teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations
• 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…