Assistant Professor, Economics

WLU Press

. Develop and maintain a productive research agenda .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining a research agenda while providing effective teaching to undergraduate and MA students. Strong commitment to service within the university and the profession, with a focus on research and teaching excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In EconomicsResearch Agenda DevelopmentTeaching EffectivenessService To UniversityCanadian Citizenship Or Permanent Resident Status

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Hard Skills

Research DevelopmentCurriculum Vitae PreparationTeaching Dossier CreationResearch Paper Submission

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

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AEA JOE Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a productive research agenda
Provide effective teaching to undergraduate and MA students
Participate in service to the university and the profession
Submit application materials through the AEA JOE Network
Participate in remote initial interviews in December if shortlisted

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Economics or close to completion, with ability to defend by July 1, 2028
Evidence of exceptional promise in research and teaching preferred
Applicants must include a statement of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in the cover letter
Submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, research papers, teaching dossier, and three letters of reference

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tenure-track faculty appointment
Equity, diversity, and inclusion support
Accessible application process and alternative-format job posting support