Professor - Experimental Economics

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Experimental Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Economics or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Experimental Economics. Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths .

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; and strong endorsements from referees.

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

Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. 

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by August 31, 2026 .

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• one recent publication;
• a teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Nada Elmasarany at View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca .

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia ,  including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here .

Please note: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the initial screening or assessment of applications; however, all final assessments and hiring decisions are made by the search committee members.

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 .

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 View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca .