University of British Columbia

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Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia

Position Type: Associate 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 two senior professorial positions, at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank appropriate to their level of experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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: Candidates must have a Ph.D., a distinguished international reputation, an outstanding record of publications in top-ranked journals, a proven record of excellence in teaching, and a track record of effective graduate level supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Candidates hired into tenured positions must be approved by the appropriate VSE Promotion and Tenure Committee and the university’s Senior Appointments Committee before the appointment can be tenured. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications must include:

- a c.v. which will include a publication record and links to current research papers
-a pdf version of the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
-evidence of teaching effectiveness
-a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions/potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion

It is not necessary to submit references at this time. We will require the names and contact information of at least 4 potential referees who can be contacted for an evaluation of the applicant’s work, should the applicant be shortlisted.

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 15, 2021. Application site will close November 15, 2021.

Given 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 visited in-person if travel and other restrictions are still in place.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

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