Position description
MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
The Department of Economics at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time two-year position as McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Post-Doctoral Fellow in Economics. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Economics. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. We invite applications from scholars in all fields of economics.
The fellow will be expected to teach a three-credit second-year course and a three-credit third- or fourth-year course each year, one in the Fall term and one in the Winter term. It is expected that the second-year course be in public policy and the third- or fourth-year course be in an economics area of interest to the applicant that would appeal to students in philosophy, politics, and economics. Examples include, but are not limited to Public Finance, Normative Economics, and History of Economic Thought. The McKenna School Post-Doctoral Fellow is also expected to mentor undergraduate students by exposing them to new ideas and perspectives, sharing their research through public talks, and creating opportunities for networking.
The appointment will commence July 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Submissions should include a letter of application with curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier (including, but not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience). Long-listed candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference, and a sample of writing.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Carla VanBeselaere
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Economics, Mount Allison University
economics@mta.ca
Consideration of applications will begin March 22, 2024 and will continue until an appointment is made.
The goal of the McKenna School is to enhance and diversify the teaching and research programs in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (www.mta.ca/ppe/), to enrich the undergraduate student experience in those programs through internships, scholarships, international exchanges, and conferences, and to increase the profile of the PPE program at Mount Allison and throughout the broader academic community.
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.
Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.
Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.