Job Field The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus invites applications for one full-time tenure stream appointment in Urban Economics or Environmental Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Economics or related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Urban or Environmental Economics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded research program. The position comes with undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities.

 

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research of the highest international caliber, as can be demonstrated by an innovative job market paper with a significant contribution to the literature and strong recommendations by referees of high standing,  high quality working papers publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, accolades, and awards. 

 

Evidence of excellence in teaching can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of references, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and sample syllabi, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. Other teaching-related activities can include  performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, as well as excellent conference presentations or posters.

 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org/. A complete application will include a curriculum vita, a job market paper, up to three working papers or publications, a teaching dossier (to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above, and three letters of reference (on letterhead and signed) to be uploaded directly by referees. 

 

All applications materials, including reference letters, must be received online by November 18, 2019, 11:59pm EST. Please note that paper applications will not be accepted. If you have questions about this position please contact Professor Gustavo Bobonis at recruiting@economics.utoronto.ca.

For more information about the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto St. George campus please visit our home page at http://www.economics.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Field: Tenure Stream
Department: Economics
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Job Posting: Sep 23, 2019
Job Closing: Nov 18, 2019