Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Economics

Date Posted: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48744
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching 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 teaching stream position in the area of Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Economics by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching Economics. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate must be able to teach in a wide range of courses in the undergraduate program from large-enrollment, program-required courses within our introductory and intermediate economics sequences, to upper-year undergraduate courses within the candidate’s scholarship areas. We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing an award-winning career in university teaching, with the demonstrated ability to enhance the domestic and international reputation of our undergraduate programs.

The successful candidate must present clear evidence of: excellence in teaching in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and design of lecture materials and assessments; a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices; a demonstrated commitment in teaching-related scholarly activities; good judgement and a reflective approach to teaching innovation; the demonstrated capacity to expertly incorporate current research from at least two sub-fields within economics into our undergraduate courses; and excellent expository, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on our courses and programs.

Evidence of the above criteria requires: a creative and coherent teaching dossier that highlights teaching accomplishments, including a thoughtful and compelling teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations; publications and/or working papers in the candidate’s field of specialization; and strong letters of reference from referees of high standing. Evidence may also include professional experiences that enhance teaching, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. The teaching dossier, a candidate’s papers, and letters of reference should give evidence of excellent expository, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the requisite expertise in at least two sub-fields within economics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. Teaching duties are focused on courses in the undergraduate programs of the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto, St. George campus. These courses may include program-required courses at the first and/or second year level, as well as upper-year undergraduate courses. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the broader Economics community at the University of Toronto through service and administrative activities, and through active participation in teaching and learning workshops, conferences, and mentoring.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range is $150,000-$180,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Information about the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto St. George campus is available at https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/.

For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org/. All application materials, including recent letters, must be received by November 16, 2026. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a complete teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample syllabi and select course materials that directly support and illustrate the teaching statement, and
  • teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above;
• a job market paper and up to three working papers or publications;
• the name and contact information of at least three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

EconJobMarket 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.

If you have questions about this position, please write to [email protected].

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position.

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 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 unwavering 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). As such, 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 [email protected].