Date Posted: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49696
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Global Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have earned a PhD in Economics by the time of the appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The Committee encourages applications from across the discipline butis particularly interested in scholars whose work engages with economic policy and/or reflects a deep understanding of global economics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can include a record of sustained high-impact publications in top-ranked and/or field-relevant academic outlets, the submitted research statement, awards or accolades, and robust endorsements from referees of high standing.
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
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue,



produce and publish innovative and independent scholarly research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a service and teaching load that includes teaching economics to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds in the Munk School’s undergraduate and professional graduate programs (the Master of Global Affairs and the Master of Public Policy ).
HIRING SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range is $130,000 to $170,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 30th, 2026.
Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; a teaching dossier with a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and the name and contact information of three references.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Amanda Martin, Academic Administrative Coordinator, at [email protected] .
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.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .
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] .

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📌 Assistant Professor - Global Economics (Ontario)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Ontario