St. Thomas University, Economics
10-Month Limited Term Appointment
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Brunswick, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
St. Thomas University
Limited Term Appointment in Economics
The Department of Economics, St. Thomas University, invites applications for a 10 month limited-term appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1, 2016, pending budgetary approval.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 1,900. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds four Canada Research Chairs.
The Department of Economics seeks candidates with a demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, including some familiarity with traditional and heterodox approaches. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses per term in some of the following areas: perspectives on underdevelopment, women in the third world, political economy, community economic development, quantitative methods, intermediate macroeconomic theory, and the economics of government.
A PhD or imminent completion is required. Completed applications must include a letter of application that describes the applicant’s teaching experience, scholarly interests and achievements, and potential contributions to the program as specified in the qualifications listed above. The application must also include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also submit samples of scholarly work and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Dev Gupta, Chair, Department of Economics, St. Thomas University, 51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to gupta@stu.ca.
Closing Date: February 22, 2016 or when the position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal employment employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Applicants should also submit samples of scholarly work and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Dev Gupta, Chair, Department of Economics, St. Thomas University, 51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to gupta@stu.ca. |
Website: | http://www.stu.ca |
Primary Category: | Social Sciences |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 01/19/2016 |
Closing Date | 02/22/2016 |