Assistant Professor, Microeconomics

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Economics at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Economics with a start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach microeconomic theory at the Master’s and PhD levels and contribute to the undergraduate program through existing or new courses.

Responsibilities include active research and graduate supervision. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics (or near completion) required.
• Evidence of outstanding potential for teaching and research.
• Experience teaching microeconomic theory at graduate levels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach microeconomic theory at Master’s and PhD levels.
• Contribute to undergraduate program via courses or new undergraduate courses.
• Maintain an active research program and supervise graduate students.

Education

PhD in Economics

PhD in Economics (or near completion)

Job description

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Economics (www.ualberta.ca/economics) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of July 1, 2027. We are looking to hire in the areas of theoretical or applied microeconomics. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Economics (or be close to completion) and must demonstrate outstanding potential for teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach microeconomic theory at the Master’s and PhD levels, and will also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate program, either by teaching existing courses or by developing new undergraduate courses that engage a broad student audience. Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and graduate student research supervision.

The Department of Economics at the University of Alberta is committed to excellence in research. The Department offers four programs: Bachelor's (majors and honours), two master’s programs (Economics and Economics & Finance), and a PhD program. The University of Alberta ranks among the top five universities in Canada. The University has earned a reputation as one of the leading universities in computer sciences and artificial intelligence. The main campus is located in Edmonton, Alberta's capital city.

With a metropolitan area population of approximately 1.5 million people, Edmonton has a thriving cultural scene including music, visual arts, theatre, festivals, and dining, and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. It has the second-largest Indigenous population and the fourth-largest Black population of any Canadian city. It has a large population of people of South Asian background. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, and American Sign Language.

The Department of Economics shares the University of Alberta’s commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University.