Assistant Professor

Overview Date Posted: 10/03/2025Closing Date: 11/17/2025, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 44235Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)Faculty/Division: Joseph L. Rotman School of ManagementDepartment: Joseph L. Rotman School of ManagementCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Finance Area. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Responsibilities and Qualifications Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in finance or a cognate discipline with a focus on finance by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence in finance, shown primarily by the job-market paper and additional research papers or publications, a research statement, and strong letters of reference from referees of high standing. The successful candidate is expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest level, establish an outstanding, independent research program, and publish articles in internationally recognized top-tier and field-relevant journals in finance and/or cognate disciplines. We seek individuals who have published in, have papers forthcoming in, or have works in progress meeting the standards of Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, and journals of similar calibre and standing. Evidence of research excellence includes presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and research presentations at other highly ranked universities. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including a strong demonstrated ability to integrate both theory and practice; evidence of effective communication and presentation skills; a willingness to undertake graduate supervision; and a demonstrated mastery of their subject area. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, the teaching dossier, and for short-listed candidates, a strong performance during the on-campus seminar presentation. The teaching dossier includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities, which can include superior performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities have experienced inequities historically and ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter any experiences, or planned future contributions, to equity, diversity and inclusion, in the areas of research, teaching, and/or service. Compensation and Organization Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. About the Organization U of T is Canada's largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School of Management has a strong research-oriented faculty that is supportive of serious scholarship and is committed to the professional development of its faculty. The Rotman School operates a wide range of degree programs, including an undergraduate Commerce program, a full-time, part-time, Executive, and Global Executive MBA program, a Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences, a Master of Management, a Master of Management Analytics, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, and a Ph.D. program. The Finance Area provides a stimulating and supportive research environment and a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Rotman is situated in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial center, and the world’s most diverse city. Rotman’s core values reflect this diversity. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit: How to Apply All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter that can include experiences or planned future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, in the areas of research, teaching, and/or service; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a job-market paper and up to two additional research papers or publications; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample 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. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines are available at 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. If you have questions about this position, contact Professor Mike Simutin, Search Committee Chair at Candidates who are interested in other job openings at the University of Toronto must also directly apply for those positions. Application Materials Deadline All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 17, 2025. Diversity and Accessibility 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: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Submission questions may be directed to the listed contact in the How to Apply section. #J-18808-Ljbffr