University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Economics – 12 Month Lecturer Position
The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science. This is a one-year full-time appointment with an expected start date of August 1, 2024 with a possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science (https://epp.ok.ubc.ca/)
Applicants must have a PhD in Economics at the time of appointment. Applicants with all fields of specialization are encouraged to apply, but we are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrated ability to teach a range of undergraduate Economics courses. The successful applicant will be expected to teach the following courses:
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics;
ECON 295 Managerial Economics;
ECON 386 Industrial Organization and Regulation
Additional course assignments will be based on the needs of the department. While this is primarily a teaching position, Lecturers are also expected to participate fully in the affairs of their departments and may fulfill service obligations to the University and community.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The University has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.
The Economics Program is part of the Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science and is housed in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It contains both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Science, go to: https://fass.ok.ubc.ca/. For more information about UBC faculty and staff resources and opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the surrounding community can be found at: https://hr.ubc.ca/careers-and-job-postings/relocation-services/relocating-kelowna.
Please contact the Economics, Philosophy and Political Science Department Head, John Janmaat at john.janmaat@ubc.ca for additional information.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online in one continuous PDF file at this link: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php and should include:
i) a cover letter;
ii) a curriculum vitae;
iii) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and
iv) evidence of teaching effectiveness; please provide a complete set of official, university-issued teaching evaluations for courses taught over the last five years.
In addition, applicants should arrange to have reference letters from three referees sent directly to Jacqui Brown, Senior Department Administrator, Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science at: jacqui.brown@ubc.ca.
The deadline for receipt of applications is June 30, 2024.
The compensation rate for Lecturers within the department ranges from $75,000 – $90,000 per year.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.