Academic Vacancies

The Department of Economics seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank. The appointments are subject to final budgetary approval and will be effective August 1, 2012.

Areas of particular interest are as follows: Macroeconomics/Financial Economics, Empirical International Trade, Empirical Industrial Organization/Microeconomics, Public Finance/Microeconomics and Empirical Labour/Development Economics. All applicants must have completed a PhD in Economics or Finance or a related discipline (or expect to do so by August 2012). Applicants must show potential for excellence in research and in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Information on the Department can be found at www.ryerson.ca/economics.

To apply for the position, please visit http://EconJobMarket.org. The entire application process is online; no paper applications will be accepted. The search will begin immediately and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/employment_resources/rfa.html. The RFA’s website can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/~rfa/. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty, and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Ryerson University, located in the heart of Toronto, is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practically oriented learning. More than 95 undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. The Department of Economics at Ryerson offers undergraduate degrees in International Economics and Finance and Economics and Management Science, an MA in International Economics and Finance, and a PhD in Economics.
    

To apply for this position, please go to www.econjobmarket.org.