Dept. of Economics

The Department of Economics is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, commencing July 1, 2022. The Department is interested in candidates with a specialization in applied economics and who possess a strong potential for economic research. Duties shall include teaching both undergraduate and Masters-level econometrics as well as other areas of specialty that the candidate might have and that are consistent with the teaching needs of the Department.

The position normally requires a completed doctoral degree in Economics. A completed earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-track position. If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, nonrenewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree.

Letters of application should be sent no later than February 15, 2022 to: Dr. Wade Locke, Acting Head, Department of Economics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL., Canada, A1C 5S7; Phone (709) 864-8104; FAX (709) 864-2094; Email: wlocke@mun.ca and be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae, a Teaching dossier, and the names and addresses of three persons who can supply a letter of reference. Information about the department can be found on the department`s web pages at http://www.mun.ca/econ/.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Memorial University is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation in the interview process please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu and Inuit of the Province.