Wilfrid Laurier University

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Wilfrid Laurier University, Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Department of Economics. Applications are invited for one (or possibly two) tenure-track appointment(s) commencing July 1, 2018 at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will have or have nearly completed, a PhD in economics and be able to demonstrate the capacity for high quality instruction and research. Applications in all fields will be considered but preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, economic history and applied econometrics.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. Steffen Ziss, Chair, Department of Economics at economics@wlu.ca. (Paper applications will not be accepted). Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, a link to or pdf file for research papers, a summary of teaching experience (if available) and three letters of reference. The application deadline is November 27, 2017.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Employment and Social Development Canada and Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the successful applicant will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact economics@wlu.ca. Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Dr. Micheal Kelly. Specify that you are applying for a tenure track appointment in the Department of Economics. See https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html for further information on the equity policy.