Associate Professor/Professor - Economics

Date Posted: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023, 11:59PM ET, Open Until Filled
Req ID: 33012
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Economics
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

The Department of Economics at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. 
 
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Economics or in a related area with a focus in Economics, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Economics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto Mississauga and will also become a full member of the Graduate Department of Economics of the University of Toronto, undertaking graduate teaching and supervision of doctoral students at the St. George campus.
 
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked Economics and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, evidence of an externally funded program of research, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. 
 
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. 
 
At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Rahul Deb at recruiting@economics.utoronto.ca.
 
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 
Information about the University of Toronto Mississauga Undergraduate Economics Department is available at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/economics/ and information about the Graduate Economics Department located at the St. George campus is available at www.economics.utoronto.ca.
 
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; as well as a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (outlined above). 
 
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. Econjobmarket will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee once an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Please note that paper applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Rahul Deb at recruiting@economics.utoronto.ca.
 
Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. Only complete applications, including all application materials and reference letters, will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
 
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.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.