Assistant Professor, Microeconomics

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Economics (www.ualberta.ca/economics) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of July 1, 2027. We are looking to hire in the areas of theoretical or applied microeconomics. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Economics (or be close to completion) and must demonstrate outstanding potential for teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach microeconomic theory at the Master’s and PhD levels, and will also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate program, either by teaching existing courses or by developing new undergraduate courses that engage a broad student audience. Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and graduate student research supervision.

The Department of Economics at the University of Alberta is committed to excellence in research. The Department offers four programs: Bachelor's (majors and honours), two master’s programs (Economics and Economics & Finance), and a PhD program. The University of Alberta ranks among the top five universities in Canada. The University has earned a reputation as one of the leading universities in computer sciences and artificial intelligence. The main campus is located in Edmonton, Alberta's capital city.

With a metropolitan area population of approximately 1.5 million people, Edmonton has a thriving cultural scene including music, visual arts, theatre, festivals, and dining, and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. It has the second-largest Indigenous population and the fourth-largest Black population of any Canadian city. It has a large population of people of South Asian background. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, and American Sign Language.

The Department of Economics shares the University of Alberta’s commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University.

The successful candidate will teach microeconomic theory at the Master’s and PhD levels, and will also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate program, either by teaching existing courses or by developing new undergraduate courses that engage a broad student audience. Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and graduate student research supervision.

• A PhD in Economics (or be close to completion) by the date of appointment;
• Must demonstrate outstanding potential for teaching and research;
• Evidence of an impactful research program in any area of microeconomics and a clear plan for future research;
• The potential to secure external research funding;
• Teaching experience at the university level commensurate with their career stage.

In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications will be considered an asset:

• Publications in economic journals;
• A track record of successful research funding;
• Versatility in teaching;
• Experience with diverse instructional software and technologies;
• A track record of service to a department or comparable unit;
• Skilled advising and mentorship suitable to the candidate’s career stage.

Application Instructions

To have your application considered, please submit the following:

• Cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile (2 pages maximum);
• Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three references;
• Job market paper (in a file titled JMP.pdf);
• Research statement with samples of additional research papers;
• Teaching dossier with evaluations of teaching performance, if available.
• The contact information of three referees (the University of Alberta will contact the referees for recommendation letters).

Next Steps 

The Department will conduct virtual interviews and in-person fly-ins. Virtual fly-ins will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Department of Economics. 

Interested individuals should complete an application at the University of Alberta Careers page. Please ensure that the file with the job market paper is titled “JMP.pdf”. Applications must be received by November 26, 2026.

Business Address: 8-19 HM Tory Building University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H4

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.