University of Manitoba

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Position Vacancy No. 25025
Applied Econometrics

The Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Applied Econometrics. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Economics or be near completion of the degree and should be able to demonstrate promise of excellence in teaching and research. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and examination in econometrics, graduate supervision, a productive research program, and service-related activities.

The University of Manitoba is the province’s largest, most comprehensive post-secondary educational institution. More than 28,000 students from all over the world currently study in a wide range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the creative arts, and the professions. Research is a priority at the University of Manitoba and the success of its faculty in securing substantial research support in national and international competitions attests to this fact. The University of Manitoba is home to the Manitoba Research Data Centre which provides ready access to Statistics Canada microdata <www.umanitoba.ca/centres/rdc/>. Applicants may also be interested in research opportunities associated with the unique administrative database maintained by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy <www.umanitoba.ca/centres/mchp/>.

Winnipeg, a city of over 800,000, offers a vibrant arts community, professional sports teams, affordable housing, diverse cultural institutions, festivals, and entertainment possibilities. Residents of Winnipeg have ample opportunities for leisure activities, including a multitude of parks and trails.

The appointment may begin on or after July 1, 2018. The rank and salary for the position will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.