Assistant Professor of Economics

Date Posted: February 3, 2026
Closing Date: March 12, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Req ID: 46638
Job Category: Faculty – Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Appointment Type: Full-time, two-year CLTA (renewable subject to approval)
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Description

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a two-year full-time Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor in Economics and/or Applied Economics.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in a dynamic, interdisciplinary professional school environment and will teach economics courses in the School’s professional graduate programs, including the Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP).

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Economics

• Demonstrate excellence in research and teaching

• Have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including:

  • Lecture preparation and delivery

  • Curriculum development

  • Development of course materials

• Show a strong commitment to:

  • Innovative and independent research

  • Teaching-related scholarly activities

  • Interdisciplinary and professional education environments

Research Expectations

Evidence of research excellence may include:

• Publications in top-ranked academic journals or presses

• High-quality working papers or forthcoming publications

• A strong research statement outlining current and future work

• Presentations at major conferences

• Research awards and external recognition

• Strong letters of reference from respected scholars

The successful candidate is expected to establish an externally funded, competitive research program.

Teaching Expectations

Evidence of teaching excellence will be demonstrated through:

• Teaching accomplishments and experience

• A teaching dossier, including:

  • Teaching statement

  • Sample course materials

  • Teaching evaluations (where available)

• Strong endorsements of teaching in reference letters

Additional teaching-related activities may include student mentorship, workshop leadership, or outstanding conference presentations.

Salary

CAD $110,000 – $140,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
Negotiations beyond this range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials online:

• Cover letter

• Current curriculum vitae

• One recent publication

• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample materials, evaluations)

• Research statement outlining current and future research interests

Applicants must also provide names and contact information for three referees. Reference letters will be automatically requested by the University of Toronto’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all letters are received by the closing date.

Application deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Submission guidelines: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply
Inquiries: munkschool.academic@utoronto.ca

Equity, Diversity & Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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