Two (2) Tenure Track Positions in Aerospace Engineering
FEAS, Aerospace Engineering
| Posted: | November 13, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply: | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Faculty of Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) invites applications for two (2) tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1,2027, subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results.
TMU is committed to addressing the underrepresentation of women-identified faculty in the fields of Science and Engineering, who will enrich the work of the Aerospace Engineering by bringing community connections and diverse perspectives, knowledge and lived experiences to teaching, scholarly research and creative activities, and service. In support of this commitment, one of the two positions has been designated for women-identified candidates. Applications from women-identified candidates are strongly encouraged and will be given consideration for the second position as well.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field by the appointment date. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral and/or industry experience. Candidates must have expertise in the field of Aerospace Engineering. Strong background in one or more areas such as Aerospace Structures, Aerospace Design, Aerospace Robotics, Aerospace Systems, and Electrified Aerospace Propulsion would be assets.
In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
- a strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
- demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum suitability for teaching in the graduate program, as evidenced by a teaching dossier;
- a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population;
- an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the University through collegial service; and
- eligibility for, and commitment to, acquiring the P.Eng. license in the Province of Ontario (a requirement for tenure for the successful candidate).
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank as of July 1, 2027 shall be $109,977.22 per annum in accordance with the TFA collective agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Working at TMU
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.
At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.
At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. TMU’s growing reputation and global reach—reflected in its performance across select national and international rankings—support its mission to address real-world challenges, attract top talent and strengthen impact across teaching, research and innovation. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.
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Department of Aerospace Engineering
The Department currently has 18 faculty members and offers a four-year accredited Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, and a graduate program leading to MASc, MEng and PhD degrees in Aerospace Engineering. It is home to about 600 undergraduate and 70 graduate students. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its scholarly, research, and creative (SRC) activities, the quality of its teaching, and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the Department’s existing strengths and help advance its priorities. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.torontomu.ca/aerospace.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by March 1, 2027, for full consideration.
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vita;
- three examples of materials produced to disseminate research, e.g., publications, conference presentations, etc.;
- a statement of research interests;
- a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, and if applicable, results of teaching evaluations;
- an EDI statement; and
- names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant professional experience, community service, outreach, mentorship, research training and other non-traditional ways of knowing and outputs that would have allowed them to acquire transferable skills.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America*, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. ?
* Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, or Indigenous peoples of North America ?will be invited to complete an affirmation process at TMU. This process involves candidates providing relevant documentation to support the claim of Indigenous identity and participating in discussions with the University’s Indigenous Human Resources Lead in order to share relevant information about their lived experience.
Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Dr. Anton de Ruiter at aderuiter@torontomu.ca.
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.
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