Associate Professor​/Professor - Economics

Date Posted: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req : 49951
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto, St. George campus invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Economics, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching in Economics. Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

ABOUT US

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• one recent publication;
• a complete teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

Econ Job Market  will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Review of applications will begin on October 9, 2026 and applicants should endeavour to have all materials including reference letters submitted by then; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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

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