The University of Winnipeg

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The Department of Economics at the University of Winnipeg, invites applications for one probationary tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Subject to budgetary approval, the expected start date is July 1, 2017, though some flexibility may be possible. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are interested in applicants in the area of Health Economics and/or Agricultural Economics. Applicants should have a PhD or be in the final stages of their dissertation. Candidates are expected to show evidence of the potential for high quality research and effective teaching.

The successful candidate will have research interests in the area of cost benefit analysis and economic project evaluation. The candidate will be expected to work with researchers at the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) at the Albrechtsen Research Centre at St. Boniface Hospital on areas of joint interest. Research support will be provided by St. Boniface Hospital. The candidate will have an office at the Research Centre and the Department of Economics at the University of Winnipeg, where she/he will teach a range of courses in Economics and perform administrative duties.

St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba has been identified by Research Infosource Inc. as the #1 research intensive Hospital in Western Canada and within the top 10 in Canada for the last 5 consecutive years. It has outstanding research capabilities within CCARM, the Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences, and the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders in basic science and clinical research. For further information see: www.sbrc.ca.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, first preference must be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.econjobmarket.org. A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter, with an indication of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence;
• a current Curriculum Vitae;
• a job market paper;
• three letters of reference

If an electronic submission of the application is not possible, application can be sent to: Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Department of Economics, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2016. For updates please check: http://economics.uwinnipeg.ca/