Position Title / Rank:Assistant Professor in Economics
Department: Economics and Finance
Position Description:
The Department of Economics and Finance in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications from candidates with teaching expertise in economics at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. This position will have a greater weight attributed to teaching and service in its workload distribution. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in economics, or a related field, with teaching experience post Ph.D. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, evidence of effective teaching, and the potential to make meaningful contributions to teaching, academic service, and scholarship.
The Department of Economics and Finance is a research-intensive academic unit consisting of 30 faculty members, and offers a range of academic programs leading to the degrees: BA, BComm, MA, and PhD. The Department is also an integral part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. The School delivers one of the largest undergraduate business programs in Ontario with over 4,000 students currently enrolled, and offers a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
The successful candidate will have a higher distribution of effort on teaching and academic service, complemented by a smaller distribution of effort on research. The candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality instruction, contribute to curriculum development and renewal, provide undergraduate advising, and support student learning through effective and inclusive teaching practices. Research activities may include disciplinary research in economics, or scholarship focused on effective teaching methods, assessment practices, and approaches to improving student learning. Service responsibilities will include significant participation in departmental, college, and university activities, including committee work and contributions to academic program development and administration.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application online via Econ Job Market (https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12935). Do not click on APPLY NOW. Interested applicants should submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, statements of teaching (including student evaluations), service and research, and samples of research work. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded directly by their referees. We will start reviewing applications immediately. The deadline to apply for this position is December 1, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.
Questions about this position may be directed to Johanna Goertz, Department of Economics and Finance, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, at [redacted].
Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Deadline: December 1, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).
