TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

University of New Brunswick

The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management (ForEM) at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton campus) invite applications for a cross-appointed 9-month term appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Economics. Candidates should have a PhD in Economics, Environmental Studies, or a cognate discipline with research expertise at the intersection of environmental economics. Candidates with a PhD nearing completion will be considered. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach economic theory and applied analysis courses related to the use and protection of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Possible teaching strengths could include carbon accounting and market analysis, the impacts of climate change, and the valuation of ecosystem goods and services and other natural assets.

The salary range and fringe benefits for this position is defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022-2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach, or co-teach, the equivalent of 5 courses. The teaching load will include a mix of undergraduate and graduate Economics courses, ForEM courses, and courses that may be cross-listed between the two Faculties. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong record of high-quality teaching.

Applications should include: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a curriculum vitae; (iii) individual statements of teaching expertise (including your teaching philosophy) relevant to the position; and (iv) the contact information of three individuals who can provide reference letters for you.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF file by email to both foremdean@unb.ca and econ@unb.ca. Review of applications will begin May 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment may commence August 1, 2025, or as negotiated with the successful candidate (subject to final budgetary approval).

The University of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton, a small city in eastern Canada. The city has one of the largest amounts of forest cover of any city in Canada and offers great recreational opportunities and a vibrant social/cultural scene. The University is the oldest English-speaking university in Canada, with two main campuses in Fredericton and Saint John and more than 8,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.