Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-06-19
Closing Date: 2027-01-11, 11:59PM ET, Open Until Filled
Req ID: 48643
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty of Arts & Science: Office of the Dean
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging Leaders will receive research funding and institutional supports to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position to advance transformational research projects that support the growth of the Canadian economy in the following strategic priority area:

• Defence and dual-use technologies

The nominee’s research area must demonstrably align with this category. Awards are valued at $100K per year over six years, with the possibility of extension for another six years.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The University of Toronto requires that candidates must have a Ph.D with a research focus relevant to defence and/or dual-use technologies, and with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to mount an innovative, competitive and independently funded research program that is transformational, translational and garners partners. The successful candidate will undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities in the Faculty of Arts & Science.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected salary range is $140,000 - $190,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin January 11, 2027 and applicants should endeavor to have all application materials, including recent reference letters, submitted by then; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online at the link below.