Assistant Professor of Economics

Date Posted: October 10, 2025
Closing Date: November 18, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 43605
Job Category: Academic
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 & Science at the University of Toronto, St. George campus, invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026.

We seek enthusiastic and innovative educators who are pursuing an award-winning career in university teaching and who demonstrate the ability to enhance the domestic and international reputation of our undergraduate programs.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Economics by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental expertise.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses, including:

• Large-enrollment, program-required courses in introductory and intermediate economics sequences

• Upper-year undergraduate courses related to their areas of scholarship

The successful candidate will present clear evidence of:

• Excellence in teaching in a degree-granting program (lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and course design)

• A demonstrated commitment to pedagogical innovation and inquiry

• Expertise in at least two sub-fields within economics and the ability to integrate current research into undergraduate courses

• Strong expository, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including collaboration with colleagues on shared courses and programs

Evidence of Teaching Excellence

Evidence must include a teaching dossier that highlights teaching accomplishments, including:

• A thoughtful and compelling teaching statement

• Sample syllabi and course materials

• Teaching evaluations

• Strong letters of reference from referees of high standing

Additional evidence may include teaching awards, professional experience that enhances teaching, and demonstrated contributions to curriculum innovation.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

For more information about the Department of Economics, please visit:
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Applications must be submitted online through Econ Job Market at:
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A complete application includes:

• A cover letter

• A current curriculum vitae

• A complete teaching dossier (including teaching statement, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and select course materials)

• Up to three working papers or publications

• At least three letters of reference, with at least one primarily addressing teaching ability (letters must be on letterhead, dated, signed, and uploaded directly by referees to Econ Job Market)

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Only complete applications, including all materials and reference letters, will be considered.

⚠️ Note: This posting is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Applications submitted via the University’s internal “Apply Now” system will not be considered.

For questions, please contact:
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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 strengthens 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 candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences 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 members.

We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible. Applicants requiring accommodations at any point during the hiring process may contact:
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