Assistant Professor of Economics

2 days ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
About the Position

The Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in applied microeconomics. As a research faculty member, you will maintain an active research agenda while teaching five sections per academic year. Our department values a good relationship with our students, and our sections are generally less than 40 students. In the first year, the teaching load is reduced by one course. Research faculty receive start-up money for research activities.

About the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is one of five departments in the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics. We are a supportive and collegial team, with thirteen full-time faculty members. Our department offers and contributes to a wide range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics, as well as minors and post-baccalaureate diplomas.

About the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics

The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics is the largest business school in the interior of British Columbia, offering undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs in business and economics. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative environment, with support provided to assist professors with both research and teaching.

About Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University is a comprehensive university with over 25,000 on-campus and online students. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in eight diverse faculties, including business, law, nursing, education, computer science, and arts and science. Our university values academic excellence and excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities.

What We Offer

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan, personal development funds, and sabbaticals outlined by the TRUFA collective agreement. Our researchers have the opportunity to apply to a variety of research funding sources available. Our classes and offices are located on a spectacular campus with panoramic views of the Thompson Rivers and surrounding mountains.

About the Kamloops Community

Kamloops is a safe and welcoming community with a relatively mild winter and spectacularly warm and dry summers. Our city offers a high quality of life, with immediate access to some of the most incredible outdoor experiences Canada has to offer. We are located between the Coast and Rocky Mountains, with many beautiful freshwater lakes and hiking trails nearby.

Qualifications

We seek applicants researching in the area of applied microeconomics, with a preference for fields related to public policy. A demonstrated strong potential for excellence in scholarly research and teaching is required. Applicants should normally have an earned doctorate in Economics, although PhD candidates who are close to completion will also be considered.

Application Process

Assessment of applications will begin in October 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and examples of scholarly research. Short-listed applicants will be required to provide at least three letters of reference and reference contact information, as well as a copy of transcripts at the time of an interview or preferably before.



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