Assistant or Associate Professor in Industrial Organization or Regulatory Economics in Calgary

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.

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 Vitae
• 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
econhead@ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.