Dalhousie University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics, Dalhousie University invites applications for two probationary tenure-track or tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2024. Applicants must be working in one of the following areas: (i) Microeconomic Theory (with focus on applied problems), (ii) Econometrics, particularly Big Data, Machine Learning and Financial Econometrics, (iii) Health/ Labour Economics. These positions will require teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate, including PhD levels, and research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Candidates must have a completed or almost completed PhD, and have a strong commitment to research and teaching. All qualified candidates are invited to apply, including those in advanced stages of Assistant Professorship.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
1. Cover letter (including information on area of expertise and classes the applicant would be able to teach)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Sample Research papers
4. Research Statement
5. Three letters of reference

All application materials except for the letters of reference must be submitted via PeopleAdmin at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14860. The reference letters must be submitted at econjobmarket.org. The closing date for applications is November 20, 2023. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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