Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Astronomy

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Ontario is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Astronomy, specializing in Exoplanet Science. Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as commitment to diversity and inclusion. The role includes preparing lectures, developing curricula, and mentoring students. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates that align with the university's inclusivity values. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Proven expertise in exoplanet science.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures in Astronomy.
• Develop curriculum and online materials.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate students.

Skills

Teaching expertise

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Pedagogical practices

Interdisciplinary connections

Education

PhD in Astrophysics or related field

Job description

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Astronomy

Date Posted: 11/13/2025

Closing Date: 01/13/2026, 11:59PM ET

Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)

Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga

Department: Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Invites applications for a full‑time teaching stream position in Astronomy with a specialization in Exoplanet Science. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Applicants must have earned a PhD in Astrophysics or a closely related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. In addition, candidates must have demonstrated expertise in exoplanet science. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing…

Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree‑granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, development of online materials/lectures, and mentorship and supervision of undergraduate students’ research projects. A demonstrated keen interest in developing novel approaches for engaging undergraduates is required. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to effective pedagogical practices and teaching‑related scholarly activities.

CPS is a multidisciplinary department with undergraduate programs in Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences. We are looking for candidates able to build interdisciplinary connections between Astronomy and our Physics and Earth Science programs.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, publications, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

At UTM, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline. They must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit a 1‑2 page cover letter that highlights their teaching accomplishments, experience, and undergraduate research supervision; teaching vision; research experience in Exoplanet Science; and how they expect to complement our multi‑disciplinary teaching strengths.
• Current CV, teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations), and diversity statement (1‑2 pages).
• The teaching dossier should highlight any significant teaching accomplishments such as awards, teaching grants secured, workshops led, presentations at conferences, publications in pedagogical journals or online resources, evidence of curricula/course development, and superlative course evaluations.
• Three references: Applicants 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. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. Candidates remain responsible for ensuring references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Alexandra Pastrik at [e-mail] . All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The 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 [e-mail] .