Social Sciences - Economics - Three Full-Time Faculty Positions

The Faculty of Social Sciences is comprised nine departments, schools and institutes, which offer undergraduate, Master’s and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are supervised by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty’s Master’s and Ph.D. programs.

The Department of Economics at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for three (3) tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor.

For two of the three positions, the specialization will be in the area of:

• Health economics

For the third position, the area of specialization is open, however a specialization in one of the following areas would be an asset:

• Development economics
• Econometrics
• Monetary economics

DUTIES

• Conduct research and publishing activities
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supervise Master’s and Ph.D. candidates
• Participate in the University’s academic and administrative activities
• Other activities as specified in the collective agreement

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. in Economics
• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching, research and team work
• Possess a strong publication and research track record

BILINGUALISM

The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution and all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences must be actively bilingual to obtain tenure. The successful candidate will be required to teach in both English and French from their second year in the department. The University of Ottawa offers second-language training to staff members and their spouses.

HIRING CONDITIONS AND SALARY

These are set by the current collective agreement. Tenure-track positions are subject to budgetary approval.

STARTING DATE

July 1st, 2015

Consideration of applications will begin on November 21, 2014 and will continue until the positions are successfully filled.

We will be participating in the annual Canadian Economics Employment Exchange meeting in Toronto which will be held in December 2014 and the AEA Meetings in Boston in January 2015. Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae, a letter indicating their teaching and research experience, an example of their research, and the names and contact information of three people who will write a letter of reference.

All information and letters are to be sent directly to:

Professor Yazid Dissou
Chair, Department of Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa
120 University, Room 9005
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Email: [email protected]

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.