Assistant or Associate Professor in Industrial Organization or Regulatory Economics

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Economics at the University of Calgary invites applications for an economist focusing on industrial organization or regulatory economics. The appointment will be at Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with tenure).

The target start date is July 1, 2027, with responsibilities in research and teaching. The candidate will contribute to the new Research Program in Competition & Regulation, collaborating with academics, policymakers, regulators, and industry

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics required with a focus on industrial organization or regulation.
• Track record of influential research in IO with regulatory/regulation applications.
• Willingness to collaborate across the University and with external partners; engage in teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels; supervise students.
• Contribute to the Department's Research Program in Competition & Regulation.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators and industry partners on research and policy questions.

Skills

Industrial organization

Regulatory economics

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Industrial Organization or Regulatory Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Calgary invites applications for an economist focusing on industrial organization or regulatory economics. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with tenure). The target date for the appointment to begin is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Economics and be positioned to enhance the Department of Economics' recognized strengths in industrial organization. They must therefore demonstrate a track record of producing influential research in industrial organization with applications to economic regulation and/or competition policy. They must also be willing to engage in collaborations within and beyond the University, participate in international professional networks, and actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate student teaching and supervision.

The successful candidate is expected to play a central role in the Department's new Research Program in Competition & Regulation. This initiative brings together academics, policymakers, regulators, and industry partners to address pressing questions in the design and implementation of competition and regulatory policies of significance both in Canada and internationally.

The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate potential for publications in high-quality journals, prior experience in working with external research funding programs, interest in engagement with the broader competition policy and/or regulatory community, and effectiveness in teaching at the University level.

The successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a strong track record of publications in high-quality journals, evidence of securing ongoing external research funding, effectiveness in teaching at the University level, evidence of effective graduate student supervision or mentoring, and evidence of engagement with the broader competition policy and/or regulatory community.

The Department of Economics is a research-intensive department with high standards in research and teaching. We value interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourage collaboration. Please visit the website https://econ.ucalgary.ca for more information.

Applications must be received by November 19, 2026. Interviews will be organized by the Department of Economics.

Interested individuals are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum Vita
• A statement of research interests
• A teaching portfolio, including student evaluations
• Copies of relevant research papers
• Three reference letters

Dr. Aidan Hollis, Interim Department Head and Search Committee Chair

Department of Economics

Faculty of Arts

University of Calgary

2500 University Drive NW

Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([e-mail]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([e-mail]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Facultyof Arts, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world'scleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - inbusiness, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit froma growing number of world-class dining and cultural eventsand enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.