Assistant Professor - Emerging Directions in Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor position starting July 1, 2027.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field and a strong record of research and teaching, with interests aligned to sustainable processes, decarbonization, catalysis, transport phenomena, and separations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field by time of appointment.
• Evidence of research excellence through publications in top journals.
• Teaching dossier and strong letters of reference.
• Equity and diversity contributions statement (1–2 pages).

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent externally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching and service within the department.
• Pursue innovative research in chemical engineering areas.

Skills

Publications in top journals

Teaching excellence

Equity and diversity contributions

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Baccalaureate in Chemical Engineering

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the broad field of chemical engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that women, Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

We seek candidates pursuing innovative research in emerging and evolving areas of chemical engineering. Areas of interest include, but not limited to, sustainable and energy-efficient processes and industrial decarbonization; catalysis and reaction engineering; transport phenomena, including biotransport; advanced separations, including bioseparations; and food engineering and sustainable food processing.

The Department is concurrently conducting focused faculty searches in Biological Engineering and Electrochemical Engineering. Candidates whose research is primarily aligned with either of these areas should apply to the corresponding focused searches titled Assistant Professor - Biological Engineering and Assistant Professor - Electrochemical Engineering on the University of Toronto faculty career opportunities website.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and must hold a baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline, 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.

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, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 load contributing to the Department’s teaching and service activities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $125,000-$160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.

ABOUT US

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto is committed to its vision statement: “Through leading edge research and innovation, we integrate chemistry, biology and engineering to drive solutions to global challenges in energy, the environment and health”. For more information on the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, please visit www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca.

For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Ramin Farnood at [e-mail].