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Job title: Limited-Term Appointment in the Department of Economics
Position code: 23_LTA_ECON_M5
Date posted: March 17, 2023
Application deadline: April 17, 2023
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
Limited-term appointment positions at Concordia are full-time faculty positions of between 9.5- and 12month 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 courses per year, and for some administrative and other service roles within the academic unit. Up to two subsequent 12month appointments may be possible, subject to satisfactory job performance, academic unit need, and budgetary approval.
The Department of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a limited-term appointment in microeconomics. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate level. The position is at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2023.
Qualifications and assets
Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset. Candidates must have completed their PhD or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection is teaching excellence.
How to apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians 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 applicants 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
All candidates should apply online at econjobmarket.org. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Jorgen Hansen and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (23_LTA_ECON_M5), a detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations) and the names and contact information of three (3) referees. 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 required positions have been filled. Electronic applications should be submitted by 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.
Adaptives Measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.
The Department of Economics is a vibrant, research-focused unit in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Our faculty publish in the very top journals in the field — including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, the Journal of Political Economy, and the Review of Economic Studies — and pursue their research with support from both federal and provincial funding agencies. Our faculty serve on boards for leading economics journals and professional societies and as policy advisors to government. We have a large undergraduate program with over 11,000 students enrolled in our courses, making economics one of the most popular majors at Concordia University. At the graduate level, we offer both a Masters and a PhD program. In a typical year, we enroll approximately 30 students to our Masters programs and 10 students to the PhD program. Our student body is very diverse and include students from Montreal, the rest of Canada, and around the world. For more information about the Department of Economics, please see: www.concordia.ca/artsci/economics.html.
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Part-time teaching positions
Courses available for part-time faculty are posted on the following dates:
- February 1
- May 1
- October 1
Deadlines to apply:
- February 15
- June 16 (before 6 pm)
- October 15
To view and/or apply for part-time faculty positions please log onto FRIS (Faculty Resource Information System) at fris.concordia.ca. A list of available courses for Economics is also posted outside H 1150.
Territorial Acknowledgement
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. Tiohtià: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.
Employment Equity
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.
Immigration Status
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.