McGill University

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The Department of Economics and the Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University invite applications for a joint tenure-track position. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. Candidates should have a specialization in Development Economics. For more information about the Department and the Institute, see www.mcgill.ca/economics/ and www.mcgill.ca/isid/.

Candidates should have, or expect soon to complete, a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Economics, and are expected to show evidence of exceptional promise in research and teaching effectiveness. Applications should be received by 15 November 2014 to guarantee full consideration, but will be accepted until the position is filled. The appointment begins 1 August 2015.

Please apply to this position via the online system at https://econjobmarket.org/. Applications should include a cover letter indicating research interests, curriculum vitae, recent research papers, and three letters of reference, which should be uploaded by the referees to the online system.

Enquiries may be directed to hiring.econ@mcgill.ca. Please note that the Department is recruiting separately for a position that may be in any field; candidates not specializing in Development Economics should apply to that general position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Knowledge of French is an asset. English is the language of instruction at McGill.

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.