He was the Ralph and Roz Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy up until June 2023. He previously held the Canada Research Chair in Democratization, Health and Development for two full terms, ending 2016. In 2017, Professor Wong was appointed Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost of the University of Toronto, overseeing international student experience. His research interests are in comparative public policy and political economy.