University of British Columbia

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Deadline: November 30, 2023

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to three (3) tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2024.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of Behavioural Economics, Economic Theory/Computational Economics, and Political Economy. However, in truly exceptional cases, candidates working outside of these fields may be given consideration.

These positions offer the opportunity, where appropriate, for membership in a new research cluster on campus, called Artificial Intelligence Methods for Scientific Impact (AIM-SI). This cluster is part of UBC's Centre for AI Decision-making and Action (CAIDA), which consists of over 100 researchers whose research leverages AI.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is https://econjobmarket.org/positions/9938.The completed application on EJM will be transferred to us and processed. In addition to providing the documents outlined on EJM, you will be asked to indicate your primary and other research fields, and whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. More detailed instructions and information about the Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) can be found on our website at https://economics.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/. If you have questions regarding the ad or the application procedures, please contact Ciara English (ciara.english[at]ubc[dot]ca). Other queries may be directed to VSE Director, Kevin Milligan (c/o Ciara at the same address).

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.