Wilfrid Laurier University

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Wilfrid Laurier University, Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Department of Economics. Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment commencing July 1, 2016 at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will hold, or will have nearly completed, a PhD in economics and be able to demonstrate the capacity for high-quality instruction and significant research. Applications in all fields will be considered but preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in macroeconomics.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. Steffen Ziss, Chair, Department of Economics at economics@wlu.ca. (Paper applications will not be accepted). Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, a url link or pdf file for published or unpublished research papers, summary of teaching evaluations and three letters of reference. Application deadline is November 23, 2015.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Human Resources Skills Development Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada the successful applicant will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact jdilella@wlu.ca.¬ Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Dean of the School of Business and Economics, Dr. Michaél Kelly. Specify that you are applying for a tenure track appointment in the Department of Economics. See https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2465&p=1054¬5 for further information on the equity policy.