Economics - Assistant Professor, 3-year term

Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. These values, commitments, and practices are highlighted in our institutional strategies, including the Strategic Plan;  Academic Plan; Research Plan, and EDI Plan. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s five faculties — Business and Economics, Computer Science and Technology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. Algoma University works to  enhance its research capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming.  We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!

Algoma University has an existing vacancy in the position of:

Program and Faculty Context
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Decision Sciences is experiencing increasing instructional and supervisory demands associated with the continued development of its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Northern and Community Engagement
The position will also support Algoma University’s commitment to northern Ontario and its communities. Candidates whose teaching or research connects global economic issues with regional and northern economic challenges are particularly encouraged to apply.

Relevant areas may include labor markets and migration, regional economic development, economic inequality, Indigenous and community economic development, international trade and investment, demographic change, public policy, and the economic challenges and opportunities facing northern, rural, and remote communities.

Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The MGBE and Economics programs actively support Algoma University’s commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, internationalization, and its northern mandate by providing students from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds with opportunities to examine global economic issues and their impacts on communities, labor markets, businesses, and public policy.

I-EDI perspectives arise naturally in areas such as global labor and migration, international economics, economic development, and global business strategy, where students are encouraged to examine how economic policies, institutions, and market forces affect different populations and regions.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an inclusive learning and research environment and to demonstrate how principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion can inform their teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service.

We strongly encourage and anticipate hiring from equity-deserving groups for this position. Because the MGBE and Economics curricula address global economic issues, labor and migration, economic development, public policy, and the distributional impacts of economic change, diverse perspectives and lived experiences can enrich classroom discussion, broaden the range of economic questions considered, and help students better understand how economic policies and market forces affect different communities, regions, and population groups.

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Simon Xu, on behalf of the Dean of Faculty of Computer Science and Technology. All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST November 19th, 2026 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to [email protected] 

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and candidates with an open work permit to work in Canada.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Algoma University welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request to Natasha Miller at [email protected], for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.