JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
McMaster University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA
JEL Classification: J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
McMaster University’s Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a one-year, full-time contractually-limited position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, located on the main campus to begin on July 1, 2024.
Applicants must have an area of specialization in labour economics.
The successful applicant will teach a total of seven 3-unit courses in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, including two sections of ECON 2A03-Labour Market Issues, two sections of ECON 3D03-Labour Economics, and two sections of the research methods course ECON 4F03–Methods of Inquiry in Economics. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed or are very near completing a PhD in Economics. The applicant must also demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and a willingness and ability to contribute to the department’s collegial and collaborative intellectual community as well as university-wide inclusive excellence goals and priorities. The position is initially for one-year, but is renewable subject to good performance and continued funding.
The department will begin reviewing applications on May 13th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The effective date of appointment is negotiable, but July 1, 2024 is preferred.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
• an application letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a teaching dossier including a thoughtful teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence
• three confidential letters of reference, guiding referees to comment on your:
-demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate courses in labour economics and fourth-year research methods;
-ability to work in a collaborative environment; and
-contributions to university and/or community service
• Applicants are required to include a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, learning or service within post-secondary, community-based and other professional settings (2-page maximum).
Applications will only be accepted online at EconJobMarket, www.econjobmarket.org