Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Finance/Financial Economics Date Posted: 10/08/2025 Closing Date: 11/17/2025, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 44054 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga Department: University of Toronto Mississauga: Management Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Description 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. Select candidates will be invited for a campus visit to the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Rotman School of Management to present their research as part of the interview process. 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. 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 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. If you have questions about this statement, please contact the Chair of the Department of Management at All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. 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. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ. Submission guidelines can be found 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. Questions about this position may be addressed to All application materials, including the recent letters of reference, must be received by November 17, 2025. 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 Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr