Wilfrid Laurier University

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Full Text of JOE Listing:

Wilfrid Laurier University, Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Department of Economics. Applications are invited for (three) twelve-month Limited Term Appointments at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2020 subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will hold, or will have nearly completed, a PhD in economics. Preference will be given to candidates who show evidence of a commitment to scholarship and excellence in teaching. Two positions will be exclusively undergraduate teaching, and one position would include a mix of undergraduate and MBA teaching.

Applicants in all fields will be considered with preference given to candidates with expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, business strategy and industrial organization.

Applications should be submitted through the AEA JOE Network. https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listings. Please address your application to Dr. Logan McLeod, Chair, Department of Economics. Paper applications will not be accepted. Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, a link to or pdf file for research papers, three letters of reference and a teaching dossier. Application deadline is April 3, 2020.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. Laurier welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and a person of any sexual identities and gender identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of 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 jdilella@wlu.ca. Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to: Michael Lisetto-Smith (mlisettosmith@wlu.ca), Lazaridis School. Specify you are applying for a Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Economics. Further information on the equity policy can be found at: https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.