JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

University of British Columbia

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

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111467847
Date Posted: 10/15/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
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
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Vancouver School of Economics
University of British Columbia
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
• Any other field

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Description:

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 3 tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2022.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of International Trade and Environmental Economics, but will consider candidates in other fields.

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.

Applications must include:

- a c.v. which will include a publication record and links to current research papers
-pdf versions 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
- 3+ confidential reference letters which must be submitted directly by the referee

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 15, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. Application site will close November 15, 2021. After this date no additional documents can be submitted through econjobmarket.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely. A successful applicant may be asked to consider an offer containing a deadline without having been able to visit in-person to campus if travel and other restrictions are still in place.

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
Application deadline: 11/20/2021
Reference Instructions:
Referees must be registered with Econjobmarket.org. You will be asked to supply referee information in the application and referees will be sent a secure link for submitting their reference.
Application Instructions:
For full ad and application instructions please see https://economics.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is https://econjobmarket.org/positions/7716. 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. If you have questions regarding the ad or the application procedures please contact Ciara English (ciara.english[at]ubc[dot]ca) or our School Director, Patrick Francois (patrick.francois[at]ubc[dot]ca).