Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of…
perspectives.
The UdeM Department of Economics is one of the top francophone departments in the world, and the leading francophone department in Canada. Our faculty members have earned solid international reputations, especially in econometrics, economic theory, macroeconomics and applied macroeconomics. Our graduate programs attract outstanding international students. Our doctoral students obtain placements at prestigious universities and at major institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the Bank of Canada.
The department has valuable links with 2 major research centers:
- Interuniversity Research Centre in Economics and Quantitative Analysis (CIREQ)
- Centre for Interuniversity Research and Analysis of Organizations (CIRANO)
The successful candidate will, through his or her research and teaching, contribute significantly to the mission of excellence of the University in the field of applied microeconomics, with participation in the J.W. McConnell Foundation Chair in American Studies.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:
- Teach in the three cycles (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees), and to advise graduate students;
- Develop an innovative and internationally competitive research agenda, and to publish in the best journals in economics;
- Contribute to the University’s international standing and to the diffusion of knowledge via conferences, publications, and by presenting your research at the best international conferences;
- Obtain financing from the major funding organizations;
- Contribute to the good functioning and development of the department, of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the University.
Qualifications
- Hold a Ph. D. in Economics. Applications from individuals who are completing their doctoral dissertation will also be considered;
- Research expertise and demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research;
- Excellent publication record, or demonstrate excellent publication potential, in applied macroeconomics. The applicant's research areas should be related to the U.S. economy. Preference will be given to research that targets the thematic axes of the J.W. McConnell Foundation Chair in American Studies, for example work on inequality and social justice, international trade, the environment and the energy transition, as well as on socioeconomic disparities and their determinants;
- Ability to provide high-quality university teaching and advice to graduate students;
- Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
- Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.
Additional information about the position
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
- Expected start date: June 1, 2027
- Located at the Montreal campus
Link to submit your application:
How to submit your application
Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) before November 15, 2026. Your application must include the following documents:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae
- Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
- A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
- A research program proposal
- Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
Contact information
Marcelin Joanis, Department chair
Departement of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Science
Sceco-direction@umontreal.ca
HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
- Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
- Life insurance and disability income insurance
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Up to two years of parental leave
- Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
- Two on-campus childcare centres
- Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
- Compassionate leave
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Research and study leave
- Research start-up funding
- French language training program
- University-level teaching skills development activities
- Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
- Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children