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Three Year Contract Limited Term Appointment, Assistant Professor in Economics

Algoma University

The position will also support Algoma University’s commitment to northern Ontario and its communities. Candidates whose teaching or research connects global economic issues with regional and northern economic challenges are particularly encouraged to apply.

Relevant areas may include labor markets and migration, regional economic development, economic inequality, Indigenous and community economic development, international trade and investment, demographic change, public policy, and the economic challenges and opportunities facing northern, rural, and remote communities.

Qualifications

  • The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Macroeconomics/International Economics/Energy, Environment & Resources Economics/ Labor & Migration Economics/ Development Economics fields, or a closely related field; and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research. Candidates who are near completion of the Ph.D. may be considered, provided that all degree requirements are completed before the appointment begins.
  • expertise in teaching and research in one or more of the above-mentioned areas.
  • demonstrated strong academic background and an active or emerging research program.
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses.
  • Demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in university teaching and research publications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to supervise graduate students undertaking capstone projects such as major research projects, or other applied research activities.
  • Demonstrate the capacity to develop a productive program of research and pursue appropriate internal and external research funding.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to collegiality, student mentorship, curriculum development, and academic service.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Algoma University’s Special Mission.
  • Experience with applied economic research, interdisciplinary scholarship, community-engaged research, northern or regional economic issues, and online or hybrid instruction would be considered assets.

Expectations

  • Teach graduate courses in the Master of Global Business and Economics (MGBE) and, where appropriate, teach undergraduate courses in Economics, finance, and decision sciences.
  • Teach in areas such as international economics, macroeconomics, labor economics, environmental economics, quantitative methods, economic development, and related fields according to departmental needs.
  • Supervise graduate capstone projects such as major research projects and other research or applied-project components.
  • Maintain an active and productive research and scholarly program.
  • Pursue appropriate opportunities for research funding and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and the continued enhancement of Economics and graduate programming.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to their academic and professional development.
  • Participate actively in departmental, faculty, and university service.
  • Undertake other responsibilities consistent with the OPSEU Local 685 Full-Time Faculty Collective Agreement.

Application Packages shall contain the following:

  • a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position;
  • a current CV
  • a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
  • a research statement or plan 
  • sample of relevant publications or scholarly works
  • Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) statement; and
  • Any additional materials required through the University’s recruitment process.
  • Contact information of three referees will be requested of short-listed candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the OPSEU Local 685 Full-Time Faculty Collective Agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined according to the applicable faculty salary scale.

Salary Scale: 

Assistant Professor $86,467 - $127,317

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Simon Xu, on behalf of the Dean of Faculty of Computer Science and Technology. All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST November 19th, 2026 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to faculty.relations@algomau.ca

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and candidates with an open work permit to work in Canada

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