The Faculty of Arts and The Faculty Of Forestry & Environmental Management: Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Economics

The University of New Brunswick is seeking a Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Economics for a 9-month appointment at its Fredericton campus. Candidates should possess a PhD in Economics or a related field, with teaching responsibilities including undergraduate and graduate courses. The application package is due by May 2, 2025, and the position may start on August 1, 2025, or as negotiated.
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THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND THE FACULTY OF FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin May 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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.

Posted 2025/03/28