University of British Columbia

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Position Type: Associate 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 a senior professorial position, primarily at the Associate Professor level, but we may also consider truly exceptional candidates for appointment at the level of (Full) Professor. Our priority fields are International Trade, Environmental Economics and Macroeconomics; however, truly exceptional candidates working outside these fields may be given consideration. Starting date: July 1, 2020.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., a distinguished international reputation, an outstanding record of publications in top-ranked journals, a proven record of excellence in teaching, and a track record of effective Ph.D. supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Candidates hired into tenured positions must be approved by the appropriate VSE Promotion and Tenure Committee and the university’s Senior Appointments Committee before the appointment can be tenured. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/6116. 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. including a publication record and links to current research papers
-a pdf version of a paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
-evidence of teaching effectiveness – (for further info see instructions on VSE or EJM websites)
-a diversity statement (see websites above)

We require the names and contact information of at least 4 potential referees who can be contacted for an evaluation of the applicant’s work, should the applicant be shortlisted.

Review of applications begins on November 15, 2019. For full consideration applications should be submitted by 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.