Advertiser: Economics, University of British Columbia

Field(s) of specialization: International Finance/Macro - International Trade - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Any field - Urban; Rural; Regional Economics

Position type(s): Assistant Professor

Location of job: 6000 Iona Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T1L4, Canada

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-07-01

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Salary: 183,000 to 193,000 CAD

Letters of reference required: 3

Application deadline: 16 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 16 Nov 2026

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.

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Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia

Position Type:** Assistant Professor

Categories/Specialties:

· International Trade/Spatial Economics

· Macroeconomics/International Macroeconomics

Deadline:** November 16, 2026. Up to midnight UTC.

Description:

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 2 full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated starting date: July 1, 2027.

We are seeking outstanding candidates to fill two positions in the following fields: International Trade/Spatial Economics and Macroeconomics/International Macroeconomics. However, truly exceptional candidates working in other applied fields may be given consideration.

Faculty members appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Assistant Professor rank and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-resources/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, 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.

The VSE incorporates equity, diversity, and inclusion into its work by encouraging all VSE faculty members to reflect on the Vision, Purpose, and Values listed in UBC’s strategic plan as well as the ongoing UBC commitments to the Indigenous Strategic Plan, the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework, and other plans found at https://strategicplan.ubc.ca/.

How to Apply:

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted through EconJobMarket by November 16, 2026. After this date, no additional documents can be submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. Applications must be submitted through this website: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12839

Applicants must be prepared to conduct initial interviews remotely.

Applications must include:

- CV, including a publication record and links to current research papers.
- PDF versions of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar.
- Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (will include a statement of teaching interests and experience. May include student evaluations of teaching, sample syllabi, if available).
- brief statement (no more than one page) about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
In addition, applicants must arrange for at least 3 confidential reference letters to be submitted directly by the referees via the EJM portal.

Applicants will be asked to complete a UBC Faculty Applicant Diversity Survey, which will provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. Survey data will be collected and analyzed by the Equity and Inclusion Office, and deidentified aggregate reports will be shared with the unit head/search committee chair. We encourage participation in the survey; however, an applicant may opt out of answering any question within the survey. Should you have any queries around this position or the recruitment process, please contact the Director of the VSE, Kevin Milligan: kevin.milligan@ubc.ca. 6000 Iona Drive, Vancouver BC V6T 1L4.

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.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is CAD $15,250/month – CAD $16,083/month (for 12 months per year). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits.

The UBC – Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.