Department of Economics, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University
The Department of Economics, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Econometrics at the Assistant level, to commence July 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
A PhD (or a PhD near completion) in Economics is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence, or promise of excellence, in research and in teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in theoretical econometrics. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research in any area of theoretical econometrics. The successful candidate’s research program will contribute to our research strengths and reputation, with the expectation for national and international research leadership.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research in Economics at the highest level. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence as demonstrated by an innovative job market paper; the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) in highly ranked general interest and field journals in Economics, and presentations at major conferences appropriate to their stage of career, as well as strong recommendations from referees of high standing.
The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.
York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Wai-Ming Ho, Chair of the Department of Economics, at waiming@yorku.ca.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting this voluntary self-identification form/.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 24, 2022.
Applications are to be submitted online through EconJobMarket.org. A completed application package should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, a job market paper, and three confidential letters of reference.
Questions may be directed to Professor Wai-Ming Ho, Chair, Department of Economics, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Email: waiming@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Econometrics).
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