Assistant Professor - Finance

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major research university in Toronto is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Finance. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in finance or a related field and demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching. Responsibilities include establishing an independent research program and integrating theory with practice in teaching. The university is committed to promoting diversity and encourages applicants from various communities to apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a PhD by the time of appointment.
• Strong letters of reference required.
• Demonstrated independence in research roles.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research at a high level.
• Establish an outstanding research program.
• Integrate theory and practice in teaching.

Skills

Research excellence in finance

Effective communication skills

Teaching experience

Mastery of subject area

Education

PhD in finance or cognate discipline

Job description

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.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in finance or a cognate discipline with a focus on finance (e.g. economics) 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, which is shown primarily by the job-market paper and additional research papers or publications submitted with the application, 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 academic journals in the field of finance and/or cognate disciplines.

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.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are 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.

Salary and Benefits
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.

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 any 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.

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.

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.