Assistant or Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)

Carleton International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary research, supervise students, and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The position emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a flexible start date around July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, preferably in aeronautical, astronautical, aerospace, or a related field.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence and/or potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrate potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally funded, high quality research program.
• Demonstrate excellent potential to contribute to the academic life of the Unit.
• Demonstration of the ability to carry out collaborative research with existing members of the Unit is an asset.
• Be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario.
• Demonstrate experience and/or potential in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the discipline and on campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary, multi-institutional, and industrially supported research projects in their area of expertise.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate engineering programs.
• Supervise and train a research team of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded, high quality research program.
• Engage in academic life of the Unit and service activities.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Teaching excellence

Equity & inclusion advocacy

Education

Ph.D. in engineering (aerospace related)

Job description

• Field of Specialization: Aerospace Engineering
• Academic Unit: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Category of Appointment: Preliminary (Tenure-Track) Rank/Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
• Salary Range: $86,458 – $141,600
• Existing Vacancy: Yes
• Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Flexible)

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants must have expertise in Aerospace, but the position is open to a wide range of knowledge. Experiences related to aeronautical/space industries, government agencies, or research institutes/centres would be an asset. Candidates with expertise in airframe multidisciplinary design and optimization, aerospace vehicle performance, or avionics are encouraged to apply. The target start date is July 1, 2026, although this is flexible.

The candidate should have the vision and capabilities to lead interdisciplinary, multi-institution, and industrially supported research projects in their area of expertise. Candidates seeking a balanced academic career involving significant research, supervision and training of a research team of graduate and undergraduate students, and innovative teaching in undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, are ideal.

We seek candidates that have a desire to encourage young people, and especially women and other underrepresented groups in engineering, to pursue an engineering career.

About the Academic Unit

At the Bachelor’s level, the Department has 4 programs: Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical & Mechanical, and Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering. The Aerospace Engineering program is divided into 4 streams: Stream A (Aerodynamics, Propulsion, and Vehicle Performance), Stream B (Aerospace Structures, Systems, and Vehicle Design), Stream C (Aerospace Electronics and Systems), and Stream D (Space Systems Design). At the Master’s level, the Department offers degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Biomedical, and Sustainable Energy Engineering. At the Ph.D. level, the Department offers degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

The Department’s substantial strength in aerospace engineering stems from a very long history of aerospace education and research. The size and breadth of the Department’s faculty complement with research expertise in aerospace place Carleton amongst the leading aerospace institutions in Canada. Information on the Department is available at http://carleton.ca/mae.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must:

• Have a Ph.D. in engineering, preferably in aeronautical, astronautical, aerospace, or another related field. With prior research or industrial experience, candidates close to completion of their Ph.D. will also be considered.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence and/or demonstrate potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrate potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally funded, high quality research program.
• Demonstrate excellent potential to contribute to the academic life of the Unit.
• Demonstration of the ability to carry out collaborative research with existing members of the Unit is an asset.
• Be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario.
• Demonstrate experience and/or potential in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the discipline and on campus.

Located in the capital of Canada, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for

promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering & Design, with strong leadership, enjoys proximity to government, including several national research labs, and has a strong aerospace and defence industry presence. A thriving knowledge economy makes Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of

excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university, including: women and gender equity-seeking groups, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Chair as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.