Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Economics

Assistant/Associate Professor

School of Economics

Faculty of Business and Economics

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Posting #FAECON01-22 AE

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the School of Economics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with proposed starting date of July 1, 2023. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

The School is open to all scientific approaches to economic inquiries and encourages interdisciplinary scholarship within the Faculty of Business and Economics and across other Faculties at UNBC. Following the strategic vision of UNBC as Canada's Green University, we value environmental sustainability, community engagement, and serving the needs of people in the Northern and Indigenous communities and beyond.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research activities and service duties. Teaching duties will entail teaching a course in Sustainable Economic Development as well as Northern BC in the Global Economy, Political Economy of Development, and other courses as needed at the undergraduate and graduate (Master's) levels.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an outstanding independent program of research with relevance to small and remote communities and resource industries in Northern British Columbia and beyond. Also, ability to establish industrial/community partnerships, including Indigenous communities will be an asset. Candidates must present evidence of:

A A record of successful scholarly research or activities, or the potential of building such a record as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, and other creative or professional work;

A Demonstrated teaching excellence or potential for excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of effective use of classroom technology, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, any experience with experiential learning, and other relevant achievements in teaching;

A Commitment to UNBC values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the School and the University through collegial service.

Applicants for this position should hold a doctoral degree in Economics by the appointment date or shortly thereafter. For this position, we seek an individual with a particular interest and specialization in one or more of the fields of Sustainable Development, Ecological Economics, Renewable Resources and Conservation, Indigenous Economic Development, and Political Economy of Development.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC's motto 'En Cha Huna translates to "he/she/they also liveaEUR and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About the University and its Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada's best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC's excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC's largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC's three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk'uz Dene Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk'uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot'in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts'msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean's university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to and . Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

Applicants should forward the following documents to FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (#FAECON01-22 AE):

o cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;

o curriculum vitae;

o a brief statement of teaching approaches and research program;

o the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and

o the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: .

Voluntary Form:

o the Self-Identification from, which can be found here:

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia

3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9

Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca

Inquiries: Dr. Jalil Safaei, Chair - School of Economics

jalil.safaei@unbc.ca

250-960-6698

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications received on or before December 31, 2022, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9

Email Submissions:

Inquiries: Dr. Jalil Safaei, Chair - School of Economics

250-960-6698

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