University of British Columbia

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Position Type: Assistant Professor
Review begins 2019/11/15
Application site closes: 2019/11/20

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 2 tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2020.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of International Trade, Environmental Economics and Macroeconomics. However, in truly exceptional cases, candidates working outside of these fields may be given consideration.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field, and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/6115. More detailed instructions and information about the School can be found on our website at https://economics.ubc.ca/people/job-postings/. If you have questions regarding the ad or the application procedures please contact Anne Coates (anne.coates[at]ubc[dot]ca).

Applications must include:
- a c.v. which will include a publication record and links to current research papers
-a pdf version of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
-evidence of teaching effectiveness – for further info see instructions on VSE or EJM website)
-a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
-at least 3 confidential reference letters which must be submitted directly by the referees

For full consideration, all application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 15, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.