Employment Opportunities
Simon Fraser University has a commitment to employment equity which is outlined in its general policies and objectives (GP 19). SFU Economics shares this commitment and follows these guidelines under its own policy. The goal of employment equity is to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly. This means that all applicants are assessed based on their skills and qualifications, and care is taken to avoid discriminating against any applicants based on their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, country of origin, physical ability, age, religion or any other grounds.
Associate Professor
The Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University seeks to fill one position at the associate professor level (with tenure). The expected starting date is September 1, 2014 and the position is subject to budgetary approval and approval by the Board of Governors. The Department has a special interest in candidates with a strong expertise in macroeconomics and/or empirical economics, but strong candidates in every field will be given serious consideration. Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. Applicants must hold a PhD degree and be well qualified to teach at the PhD level although teaching at all levels is expected.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
Applications must include a c.v., three confidential reference letters, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of research papers. Application instructions are available on our website
Application deadline is September 30, 2013. However, the position will remain open after this date until it is filled. Email inquiries should be directed to econjob@sfu.ca
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competition will be collected. For further details, please see this website.
Visiting Professor
No positions at present.
TSSU (Sessional Instructors and Teaching Assistants)
Thank you for interest in teaching for SFU Economics. There are currently no positions available. Please check back mid August for Sessional Instructor opportunities for Spring 2014.
Policies
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.
The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the Executive Director, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.