Full time assistant Professor

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Process Intensification. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment, must hold a baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline, and must demonstrate a record of excellence in both research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths in areas such as catalysis, thermodynamics, advanced separations, integrated chemical process design and optimization, scaling and modularizing chemical processes, and novel energy inputs, with applications in industrial decarbonization, CO2 capture and conversion, energy efficient processes, the circular economy, and water recovery. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, and teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting 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 by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as 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.
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 .
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. a recent writing sample; a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; and an EDI statement as described below.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s  Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence . Applicants are required to submit an EDI statement demonstrating their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
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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. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59 pm EST, January 15, 2026.
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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