"Assistant Professor in Finance/Financial Economics"

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Finance/Financial Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have a PhD in Finance/Financial Economics by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Candidates from all areas of finance/financial economics are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated mastery of techniques in theory, empirical, or experimental research methods is required, as well as evidence of excellence in teaching and research. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant research seminars and conferences, awards and accolades, editorial activities, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). UTM Management is part of the broader tri-campus network, along with the Rotman School of Management and University of Toronto Scarborough Management units, under the Graduate Department of Management. Successful candidates will be cross-appointed to the Finance Area of the Rotman School of Management, providing them opportunities to collaborate with faculty and graduate students at the St George Campus. They will be part of a strong culture of research, doctoral training, graduate and undergraduate management education with the following programs: PhD; B.Com., BBA and HBA (Management).

Salaries are competitive and are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a diversity statement as outlined above; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier that includes a strong teaching statement, course materials and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references.