Professor of Astronomy

Department: David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus: St. George, Downtown Toronto
Posted: October 22, 2025
Closing Date: November 26, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Overview

The David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Professor in Extragalactic Astronomy, with a focus on multi-wavelength studies of dust-obscured galaxies and AGN using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Candidates should have an established international reputation and a record of excellence in research and teaching that complements departmental strengths.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead innovative and independent research programs.

• Secure and manage externally funded research.

• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

• Contribute to university service and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related field.

• Demonstrated record of high-impact research and leadership in extragalactic astronomy.

• Strong teaching record and/or potential, with evidence of ability to mentor a diverse student body.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and service.

Evidence of excellence may include: publications in top-tier journals, research awards, presentations at international conferences, and strong referee letters.

Research and Facilities

Candidates will benefit from proximity to:

• Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics – world-class research, instrumentation, and public engagement.

• Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics – national institute for theoretical research.

Access to observational facilities includes JWST, CHIME, CHORD, Gemini, CFHT, SDSS-V, and MWA.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit via the University of Toronto portal:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae with full publication list

3. Research statement (current and future research plans)

4. Recent publication

5. Teaching dossier (statement, sample materials, teaching evaluations)

6. Names and contact information for three referees (letters solicited automatically by the system)

For submission guidelines, visit: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Contact: Professor Jo Bovy – jo.bovy@utoronto.ca

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants are invited to complete a voluntary diversity survey for institutional planning purposes: http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility

The University is committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodations may contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com