Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment; CLTA - Economics​/Applied Economics

Position Summary

Date Posted: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 03/12/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req : 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)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

The University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, invites applications for a two‑year full‑time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Economics and/or Applied Economics. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. This appointment may be considered for renewal subject to the required approvals.

• Teach economics courses in the Munk School’s professional graduate programs (Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy) for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Prepare and deliver lecture material, develop curriculum, and create course resources.
• Engage in innovative and independent research, establishing an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Participate in teaching‑related scholarly activities, including workshops, seminars, and student mentorship.

• Ph.D. degree in Economics (or closely related field).
• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics.
• Teaching experience in a degree‑granting program, including lecture preparation, delivery, curriculum development, and course material creation.
• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and scholarship.
• Evidence of research excellence: publications in top‑ranked journals or presses, research statements, conference presentations, awards, and peer endorsements.
• Evidence of teaching excellence: teaching accomplishments, dossier, teaching statement, sample course materials, evaluations, and referee endorsements.

Submit the following materials through the online portal by Thursday, March 12, 2026
:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• One recent publication
• Teaching dossier (including teaching statement, sample course materials, and evaluations)
• Research statement outlining current and future research interests
• Name and contact information for three references (references will be automatically requested through the recruiting tool)

For additional guidance, please review the submission guidelines at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have any questions, contact mun

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful learning environment.

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School:
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Department:
Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Email: mun