Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position - Business Economics
Competition 2314
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Description
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
The Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in business economics. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PhD program in business economics, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research and achieve teaching excellence. Appointments at a more senior level may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.
We are specifically looking for candidates in Real Estate/Urban Economics, with quantitative empirical skills, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and experience with working with large data sets at the household or local levels. The candidate must have subject interest in working with our Centre for Cities and Communities and methodological strengths in Business Analytics.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in business economics within our Undergraduate and Masters programs. In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include:
- publishing in top tier economics and business journals;
- take advantage of external research funding opportunities and;
- contribute to academic service commensurate with the level of appointment.
Our department members specialize in International Economics and Real Estate/Urban Economics. The successful candidate will have research interests that align well with the research interests of our faculty members. This individual will also need to be able to contribute to our School’s planned Masters of Real Estate Development (MRED+), Masters of Management Analytics (MMA), and the undergraduate minor in Real Estate.
The Alberta School of Business is one of the world's leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business is one of the largest business schools in Canada with over 70 faculty members, 3000+ undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School's more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: To develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the World. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement.
For more information about the School, please visit our web site at www.business.ualberta.ca and for more information about the Department of Marketing, Business Economics & Law, please see https://www.ualberta.ca/marketing-business-economics-law/index.html.
Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta boasts diverse landscapes from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to wide open prairies and blue skies. The University of Alberta is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton. This city is a vibrant multi-cultural center with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year-round festivals, reliable public transportation and ample recreation opportunities.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.
Applications should include:
- Curriculum vitae,
- Samples of research,
- Any available teaching ratings,
- Names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment. Please arrange to have these letters of assessment sent directly to us, noting your application.
Please have your referees send their letters of assessment by e-mail (PDF files) to:
Dr. Paul Messinger, Department Chair
Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law
Alberta School of Business
University of Alberta
Email: mbelchar@ualberta.ca
Please note in the subject line: “Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position - Business Economics"
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 30, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.