Assistant Professor of Economics

University of Toronto

Date Posted: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: 11/14/2025, 11:59 PM ET (Open Until Filled)
Req ID: 43597
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus, invites applications for one full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of General Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Economics or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Economics, specializing in applied microeconomics and with research focused on structural empirical methods. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement our existing departmental strengths.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level.

  • Establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded research program.

  • Contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.

  • Actively participate in the intellectual life of the department.

Qualifications

Research Excellence must be demonstrated through:

  • An innovative job market paper with a significant contribution to the literature.

  • Strong recommendations by referees of high standing.

  • Submitted research statement.

  • High-quality working papers.

  • Record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards.

  • Presentations at significant conferences.

  • Accolades and awards.

Teaching Excellence must be demonstrated through:

  • Teaching accomplishments.

  • Strong letters of reference.

  • Teaching dossier (including statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities).

  • Additional teaching-related activities such as experience as a teaching assistant or instructor, leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations/posters.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org/.

A complete application will include:

  • Current curriculum vitae.

  • Research statement outlining current and future research interests.

  • Job market paper.

  • Up to three working papers or publications.

  • Teaching dossier (including statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or equivalent evidence of superior performance).

  • Three recent letters of reference (on letterhead, dated, signed) uploaded directly by referees.

Please note: Paper applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered.

For questions about this position, contact: economics.recruiting@utoronto.ca.
For more information about the Department of Economics: http://www.economics.utoronto.ca.

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2025. Applicants should endeavor to have all materials, including reference letters, submitted by then. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in the University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application their commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University of Toronto strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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