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Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2018 or soon thereafter.
DUTIES:The candidate will be expected to establish a successful and well-funded program of research and teaching in regional or development economics. The appointee will deliver three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.  Specific teaching duties will be assigned according to the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and needs of the program. The incumbent will provide leadership and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students, and engage with relevant stakeholders to identify issues, obtain research funds, and effectively communicate research results.
QUALIFICATIONS:A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or Economics with demonstrated expertise in regional or development economics or a closely related field is required for this position. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of microeconomic theory and quantitative methods. Evidence of the potential to become a high quality post-secondary teacher-scholar and to operate as a team player in a collegial environment is also required. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. All qualified individuals are invited to apply, but Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. View careers.usask.ca for a complete job advertisement.