Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Economics

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with the Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The department solicits applicants in the area of Development; Indigenous; Labor; Public; or Regional/Urban Economics and related fields. We are particularly interested in applicants with a research interest in Diversity, Race, and Stratification but we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Candidates must have a completed, or soon to be completed, Ph.D. in Economics, or related fields, at the time of appointment and have demonstrated excellence, or promise of excellence, in research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to seek external funding for their research program. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise graduate students in their areas of expertise. Among the undergraduate courses, the candidate will be required to teach one course in the area of Urban/Regional Economics, a course that will contribute to programs in Regional and Urban Planning.

We encourage applications from members of equity groups (e.g., women, members of a racialized minority, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities). The Department of Economics supports excellence, and recognizes that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental to this goal. Recruitment will be guided by the strong commitment of the University of Saskatchewan, the College of Arts and Science, and the Department of Economics to EDI.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

The College of Arts and Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. The College is home to more than 10,000 students and 300 faculty members, including 10 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community-engaged research and knowledge mobilization, and international opportunities. For more information on the College of Arts and Science, see https://artsandscience.usask.ca/.

The Department of Economics maintains strong interdisciplinary connections with several departments and schools across the University of Saskatchewan, including the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE), the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), the School of Public Health, and Finance. These connections provide rich opportunities for collaborative research. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to engage in collaborative research initiatives within the U of S signature area: Community and Sustainability.

Salary bands for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows:

Assistant Professor: $110,489 to $131,900; Associate Professor: $131,909 to $153,329; and Professor $153,329 to $178,319.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a copy of their job market paper, a statement of teaching interest and experience, a research statement describing their research program(s), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent. Submissions can be made at EconJobMarket.org.

Review of applications will begin after November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled, with the appointment commencing July 1, 2025.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.