JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

University of British Columbia

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Faculty of Arts
Vancouver School of Economics
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465604
Date Posted: 10/14/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
JEL Classifications:
F1 -- Trade
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
H -- Public Economics
Keywords:
Vancouver School of Economics
University of British Columbia
Public Economics
Macroeconomics
International Trade
Environmental Economics

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia

Position Type: Assistant Professor

Categories/Specialties:International Trade, Environmental Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Economics

Deadline: November 20,2020

Description:
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, 2021.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of International Trade Environmental Economics, Macroeconomics and Public Economics. 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/6729. The completed application on EJM will be transferred to us and processed. In addition to the documents below you will be asked to indicate your primary and other research fields, and whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The full ad, more detailed instructions including documents to be supplied 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).

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 20, 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. Application site will close November 20, 2020. Given uncertainty caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require.

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.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 11/20/2020
Reference Instructions:
Referees must be registered with Econjobmarket.org. You will enter referee information on application and referees will be sent a secure link to submit their reference.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is https://econjobmarket.org/positions/6729. The completed application on EJM will be transferred to us and processed. In addition to the documents below you will be asked to indicate your primary and other research fields, and whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. 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) or our School Director, Patrick Francois (patrick.francois[at]ubc[dot]ca).