Associate Professor of Management

University of Toronto

Date Posted:
January 19, 2026

Closing Date:
February 26, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Req ID:
46637

Job Category:
Faculty – Tenure Stream (Continuing)

Faculty / Division:
Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

Department:
Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

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Description

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to two full-time tenure stream positions in Strategic Management. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among its community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities have experienced historical and ongoing inequities, candidates from these communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Qualifications and Research Expectations

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Management or a cognate discipline with a focus on strategic management (e.g., economics, sociology), and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Candidates should have an established international reputation and be able to sustain and lead innovative, independent research, maintaining an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Evidence of research excellence may include:

• Sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked, field-relevant academic journals in strategy, sociology, or economics (e.g., Academy of Management Journal/Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science, American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, American Journal of Sociology, Review of Economic Studies, and journals of similar caliber)
• Submitted research statement
• Presentations at major conferences
• Awards and accolades
• An active research pipeline
• Other contributions enhancing the visibility and prominence of the discipline
• Strong endorsements from referees

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Teaching Expectations

Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including:

• Ability to integrate theory and practice
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to supervise graduate students
• Mastery of subject area

Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in a management program is required.

Evidence of teaching excellence will be demonstrated through:

• Teaching accomplishments
• Strong letters of reference
• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations)
• For short-listed candidates, a strong on-campus seminar presentation

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Rank and Salary

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

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About the Rotman School of Management

The University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university with a strong international research reputation. The Rotman School of Management has a research-oriented faculty committed to serious scholarship and professional development.

Rotman offers a wide range of degree programs, including:

• Undergraduate Commerce
• Full-time, Part-time, Executive, and Global Executive MBA
• Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences
• Master of Management Analytics
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
• PhD Program

The Strategic Management area provides a stimulating research environment with strong ties to the Economics and Sociology Departments. Strategic Management PhD students complete graduate-level coursework in at least one of these departments.

Rotman is located in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial centre and one of the world’s most diverse cities.

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Application Instructions

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online.

Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Research statement outlining current and future research interests
• One recent publication
• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations)

Applicants must also provide the names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage.

Submission guidelines are available at:
http://uoft.me/how-to-apply

CVs and cover letters should be uploaded to the dedicated fields. Additional materials should be combined into one or two PDF or MS Word files.

For inquiries, contact:
Professor Joshua Gans, Search Committee Chair
Strategy.Recruiting@Rotman.Utoronto.Ca

All application materials must be received by February 26, 2026.

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Additional Information

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including requirements regarding the release of personnel information from prior employers.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Equity, Diversity & Accessibility

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Applicants will be invited to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey. Survey responses are confidential and aggregated for institutional planning.

The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.