Assistant Professor - Space-based and Suborbital Experimental Atmospheric Physics

Overview

Assistant Professor - Space-based and Suborbital Experimental Atmospheric Physics. Full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Date Posted : 08 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 03 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 43534

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Dept of Physics

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent, innovative research and establish an outstanding, internationally competitive, externally funded program in Space-based and Suborbital Experimental Atmospheric Physics, including remote sensing of aerosols, water vapour, clouds, pollutants and related atmospheric constituents using satellite and / or sub-orbital platforms.
• Actively engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and contribute to the enrichment of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Develop and strengthen research and teaching linkages within the Department of Physics and with other research groups; collaborate on cross-campus and cross-disciplinary initiatives.
• Engage with national initiatives such as Canada’s HAWC (High-altitude Aerosols, Water Vapour and Clouds) Mission and MAPLE, recognizing opportunities to participate in Canada’s remote sensing activities.
• Build institutional and national capacity by contributing to related developments in Canada’s remote sensing community.

Qualifications

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, two recent or forthcoming publications, and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations as described above. Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful and collegial learning and working environment throughout the application materials.

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three referees. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will solicit letters of reference automatically within 48 hours after submission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring referees submit recent letters by the closing date. Details are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines are available at CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields; combine additional materials into one or two PDF files. For questions about this position, contact Ms. Harim Ulfig at All application materials, including recent letters, must be received by the closing date of November 3, 2025.

Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. The University of Toronto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. The university is committed to accessibility and accommodations in the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact

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