Saint Mary's University - Faculty Employment Opportunities

Date Posted: Nov 3, 2023
Posting Deadline: Posted until filled
Department: Department of Economics
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Group Affiliation: SMUFU, Rank of Assistant Professor

The Department of Economics at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The position is open to any sub-field in economics, however there is a preference for Applied Microeconomics and Econometrics. Candidates with a demonstrated record in research and teaching in these fields are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have completed, or be near completion of, a PhD in economics, and have excellent qualifications for research and teaching in our graduate and undergraduate programs. Candidates must have a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to research activities, teaching, and service. The appointment will commence July 1, 2024.

Job Information and Responsibilities

The Department of Economics consists of 12 full-time faculty members who deliver core courses to the Undergraduate and Graduate programs in the Sobey School of Business. The Department of Economics also delivers courses contributing to the majors in the Faculty of Arts. Academic calendars with program and course information are available at http://www.smu.ca

Application Details

Interested individuals should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of recent scholarly writing, along with names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Yigit Aydede, Chairperson (Acting), Department of Economics, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3. E-mailed applications will be accepted at [email protected]. Saint Mary's University recognizes the legitimate impact that career interruptions and personal circumstances can have on a candidate's record of research achievement. Career interruptions and leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. Consideration of applications will commence on December 12, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately 2600 students, is proud of its pivotal role as Atlantic Canada's premier business school. Approximately 40 per cent of Sobey students have an international background and help to create a diverse learning experience. Our mission statement is, "through active learning and the creation and mobilization of scholarship, we prepare citizens of the world to lead sustainable, entrepreneurial businesses and communities." The Sobey School offers a comprehensive range of education programs from a robust Bachelor of Commerce through to our rigorous Masters degrees, and a well-respected PhD in Management, Finance and Accounting as well as a business-focused catalogue of executive and professional development programs. Approximately 95% of our eighty full-time faculty have PhDs, and we are proud to host a current Canada Research Chair. Our academic programs are AACSB-accredited, placing us among the 5% of business schools in the world to have achieved this recognition. The Sobey School is a signatory to the United Nation's Principles for Responsible Management Initiative (http://www.smu.ca/academics/sobey/sobey-about-accreditation-and-partnerships.html). The Sobey School is in a modern facility providing state-of-the-art technology for classrooms. The Sobey School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse, and inclusive academic environment. We welcome those who contribute to the diversity and excellence of their academic community.