The Department of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a limited-term appointment in Microeconomics. Limited-term appointment positions at Concordia are full-time faculty positions of between 9.5- and 12-month duration (the annual salary is pro-rated in the case of shorter contracts). The incumbent is responsible for teaching six (in the case of a 9.5-month contract) or seven three-credit undergraduate courses per year, and for some administrative and other service roles within the academic unit. Up to two subsequent 12-month appointments may be possible, subject to satisfactory job performance, academic unit need, and budgetary approval. The position is at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2023.
Candidates must have completed their PhD in Economics or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection is teaching excellence. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.
All candidates should apply online at econjobmarket.org. Applications must include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations), and declaration of citizenship (please see below). Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted via this website. All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide an attestation of PhD degree, if completed.
Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Department of Economics, Dr. Jorgen Hansen, at Jorgen.Hansen@concordia.ca. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position has been filled. All applications should reach the department no later than April 17, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2023.
Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next-Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to):
· teaching about underrepresented populations
· mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
· committee work
· offering or organizing educational programming
· participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.