Extended Deadline-Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Director, University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies: Call for Nominations

Professor Chris Damaren’s second term as Director, University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), will conclude on June 30, 2026. As he is not eligible for reappointment, we will begin the process to seek approval of an Advisory Committee to the Dean for the appointment of a new Director for UTIAS, in accordance with the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators.  

The Advisory Committee shall normally be composed as follows:

•             the Dean of the Faculty or School or representative who shall chair the committee;

•             three to five members of the teaching staff appointed to the Centre or Institute;

•             one or two students where appropriate;

•             two to four other qualified individuals, at least two of whom shall be from outside the Centre or Institute; and

•             a librarian, where appropriate.

The extended deadline for the nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee is 5pm November 25, 2025. Please forward all nominations to the attention of the Dean at dean.engineering@utoronto.ca.

Thanks in advance for your thoughtful nominations and engagement in this important process.