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The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Sustainable Energy. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date ofJuly 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed to one or more Departments in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, depending on their area of specialization.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, would be nominated for the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Energy for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will contribute to building the university’s expertise in sustainable energy. We are particularly interested in researchers that take a broad, cross-cutting approach to sustainable energy technologies, rather than focusing on a single solution.

As an internationally recognized chair in Sustainable Energy, the candidate will play a critical role in the Lawson Climate Institute (LCI), working with the institute leadership to identify opportunities, set research priorities, generate impact by developing practical approaches to energy transition and achieve breakthroughs in sustainable energy.

Candidates must hold a PhD in an area related to energy,and have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The Chair will be solution-focused and responsible for innovating and driving solutions that transform energy systems.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing strengths of theFaculty. As the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Energy the candidate will:

• Collaborate with, and build, the community of LCI Scholars and Chairs
• Seek academia-industry-government coordination
• Grow the research capacity across the university in the area of sustainable energy
• Enable measurable outcomes for communities, industry, academia and government.

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of their research impact via policy, industry and/or civil society. The research statement should indicate how the work will result in energy systems transformation.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, please visit the website atwww.engineering.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’sStatement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Weseek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

Submission guidelines can be found athttp://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 contactchair.civmin@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received byOctober 22, 2025.

The University of Toronto has adopted theAAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be foundhere.

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 aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 seehttp://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 contactuoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Apply here:https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Associate-ProfessorProfessor-Lawson-Chair-in-Sustainable-Energy-ON/593931717/