Assistant or Associate Professor, Economics

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Position Description

The Department of Economics at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario invites applications for a full- time position at the rank of Assistant or junior Associate Professor commencing July 1, 2026. Note that individuals who have served more than three years at the Associate level are not eligible. The Department has a particular interest in applied microeconomists working in health, labour or public economics.

The Department of Economics at McMaster is a research-intensive academic unit. The appointee will be expected to conduct an independent research program yielding significant peer-reviewed publications, to attract external peer-reviewed research funding, to teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to supervise doctoral students. As a result of a special contribution to the department, the successful candidate will receive a total of $60,000 in addition to standard start-up research funds.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a compelling vision for continuing McMaster’s longstanding strength in the area of applied microeconomics research and graduate training as well as carrying on and enhancing McMaster University’s Strategic Research mission.
The successful applicant will be expected to help sustain the collegial atmosphere within the Department and to help realize the Department’s and the University’s commitment to the goals of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. All applications must therefore include one of the following statements: “I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”; or “I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.” Applicants need not identify their country of origin or other aspects of their current citizenship.

All applicants must complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process. The survey will be sent to applicants in a separate communication. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey Statement of Collection for more information. Additional inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to hr.empequity@mcmaster.ca.

How to Apply

Applications should include an application letter, a curriculum vitae, research papers (including a job market paper), a short research summary, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three confidential letters of reference, guiding referees to comment on your:

• demonstrated scholarly excellence in the area of health, labour or public economics;

• demonstrated ability to teach successfully

• ability to work in a collaborative environment; and

• contributions to university, professional and/or community service.

Applicants are required to include a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, research or service within post-secondary, community-based and other professional settings (2-page maximum). Applications will only be accepted on-line at EconJobMarket, www.econjobmarket.org.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at admstsoc@mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.

The Department will begin reviewing applications on October 1. The position will remain open until it is filled. First-round interviews may begin as early as November 3.

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