Instructions for Applying Below
Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia
Position Type: Assistant/Associate/Professor
Categories/Specialties:
• Economic Theory
• Industrial Organization
• International Macroeconomics
• Environment/Resource Economics
Deadline: 2013-11-15
Description:
The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia invites applications for up to four tenure-stream professorial positions. Starting date: July 1, 2014. We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of Economic Theory, Industrial Organization, International Macroeconomics, and Environment/Resource Economics, but in exceptional cases, candidates working outside of these fields may be given consideration. Each successful candidate will be appointed to the rank appropriate to their level of experience. Positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
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. For appointment at the Associate or full Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D., a proven record of outstanding research and excellence in teaching, and a track record of effective Ph.D. supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must include a c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness, samples of research papers, and at least three confidential reference letters for Assistant Professor-level applicants (but at least four letters in the case of applicants potentially eligible for appointment at a higher rank). Application instructions and additional information about the School are available on our website at http://www.economics.ubc.ca. Application deadline: November 15, 2013. (See full instructions below.)
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.
Application Instructions:
1. The Department strongly encourages applicants to use the EconJobMarket website to submit their applications. Go to https://econjobmarket.org/index.php to set up your free account on EconJobMarket.org (EJM). Note: When setting up your profile you will be asked for the highest level of education completed. Please put in the name of institution and date of graduation (or anticipated graduation) of your PhD.
2. You will be asked to provide a CV, job market paper, a second paper (optional) and any other materials that you believe pertinent. Applicants for Associate and Full Professor positions should submit Teaching Evaluations. Applicants for Assistant Professor positions may submit teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness if available. You will also be asked to specify who will be writing recommendation letters for you. Please have this material and information ready.
3. You will receive a username and PIN via email. Use this information to log-in to EconJobMarket.org (https://econjobmarket.org/index.php).
4. From the main menu under Application, choose “New Application”, select our ad and click on “Apply Now.”
(Our ad can be found at: https://econjobmarket.org/AdDetails.php?posid=2185)
5. EJM will automatically contact all of your references via email and provide accounts for them to upload their letters. However, if your referees prefer to send their letters directly to us, they can be mailed to:
Dr. Michael Devereux
Director, Vancouver School of Economics
University of British Columbia
997 – 1873 East Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
The completed application will be transferred to us and processed
If you have questions, or if you wish to submit your application by mail, contact Anne Coates. (anne.coates[at]ubc[dot]ca)
6. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted at http://econjobmarket.org by November 15, 2013. Candidates on a shortlist will be interviewed at the ASSA Annual Meetings in Philadelphia, January 2014. Other arrangements are possible for short-listed candidates, who are not able to attend the meetings.