Economics (tenure-track Assistant Professors)
October 15, 2025
Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Categories/Specialties:
- International Trade/Spatial
- Environmental and Energy Economics
- Economic History
- Development Economics
- Labour Economics
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Description:
The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 2 tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor, with anticipated starting date: July 1, 2026.
We are seeking outstanding candidates to fill one position in International Trade/Spatial, as well as a second position in one of the following fields: Environmental and Energy Economics, Economic History, Development Economics, or Labour Economics. However, truly exceptional candidates working in other applied fields may be given consideration.
Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field, and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected salary range is CAD $14,833/month – $15,667/month; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must include:
– A CV, including a publication record and links to current research papers
– PDF versions of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
– Evidence of teaching effectiveness (will include a statement of teaching interests and experience. May include student evaluations of teaching, sample syllabi, if available.) For further info see instructions on the Job Opportunities page of the VSE website
– A one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
In addition, applicants must arrange for at least 3 confidential reference letters to be submitted directly by the referees via the EJM portal.
All application materials, including reference letters, should be submitted through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org) by November 15. Applications can be submitted via the following link: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11840. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. The application site will close November 15, 2025. At this point no additional documents can be submitted. [note: you will be asked to complete a UBC Faculty of Arts equity survey, which will provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. An applicant’s participation in the equity survey is voluntary and anonymous.]
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create and accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.
The UBC – Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be prepared to conduct initial interviews remotely.
Portuguese (part-time Lecturer)
Oct0ber 6, 2025
Lecturer Position in Portuguese
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in Portuguese. The start date is expected to be either July 1, 2026 or September 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses on Portuguese language and Lusophone content courses. Portuguese language will form the core of the teaching duties, but courses in our Romance Studies program will be taught in English. Other responsibilities may include: curriculum development; advising undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying Portuguese abroad; organizing visits by authors and guest lecturers as a potential supplement to Portuguese course offerings; contributing to the Department’s cultural and student engagement activities; and helping to promote and develop Portuguese Studies at the University as a whole.
The holder of the lectureship will teach six 3-credit courses each academic year, ordinarily scheduled during the Winter session (September-April) and the first Summer session (May-June), as assigned by the Head of the Department. The six-course (18-credit) teaching load aligns with a 75% part-time Lectureship appointment in the Faculty of Arts.
Requirements: University degree equivalent to a Canadian PhD in linguistics with a strong focus on Portuguese. Candidates must have experience teaching in related fields at a Canadian post-secondary institution for a minimum of 2 years. They must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese, as well as high proficiency in oral and written English, and must be able to demonstrate competence in second-language pedagogy, technology-assisted instruction, and knowledge of current issues and methods in teaching Portuguese as a second language. They must have a good understanding of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) teaching and assessment practices and how it relates to language courses in a Canadian Higher Education context. They must have the ability to teach courses about global Lusophone topics for the Romance Studies Program. Desirable qualifications include curriculum development and a commitment to teamwork and service in a Canadian institution.
Additional information about the UBC Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies may be found at https://fhis.ubc.ca.
Applications are to be submitted before November 5, 2025 via this online form:
https://fhis.air.arts.ubc.ca/sessional-lecturer-position-in-portuguese-2026-start-application-form/
Applicants should be prepared to upload in the following order and in a single PDF (max size 15MB): a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and student evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should also provide a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Only completed applications will be considered by the search committee.
In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly by their referees, by the application deadline, via email to fhis.search@ubc.ca with the subject line “Lecturer position in Portuguese.” Enquiries may be made to the Chair of the Search Committee at fhis.search@ubc.ca.
Review of applications will begin soon after November 5, 2025.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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Psychology (Sessional Lecturers)
September 26, 2025
The Department of Psychology at UBC Vancouver is calling for applications to teach in:
- Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2026)
- Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2026)
- Summer Session Term 1 – 2 (6 credits; May to August 2026)
The Department of Psychology invites applications to teach in the 2026 Summer Sessions. Applicants may apply for more than one session, and must specify which session(s) and term(s) they wish to teach. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. The current salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,559.12.
All applicants should apply only through the Department of Psychology’s website: https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/resources/sessional_lecturers/
A full list of Psychology courses is available at the UBC Calendar site: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/psycv
Deadline for applications: 10 October, 2025
Decisions on course offerings will be made once the department has reviewed recent enrolments and assessed student demand. Courses are subject to cancellation if enrollments are less than 50 students, and because of budgetary constraints, the number of positions available is limited.
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and advancing Indigenous priorities in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see https://psych.ubc.ca/about/equity-inclusion/). As one part of the initiative, we are committed to ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued, fostered, and celebrated in our department are welcome to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (mikami@psych.ubc.ca).
History (Sessional Lecturers)
September 25, 2025
History Department, University of British Columbia
Call for applications to teach in:
- Summer Session Term One (May to June 2026)
- Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2026)
- Winter Session Term One (September to December 2027)
- Winter Session Term Two (January to April 2027)
The History Department invites applications to teach in the 2026 Summer and Winter Sessions. Applicants may apply for more than one session, and must specify which session(s) and term(s) they wish to teach. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. The current salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,559.11.
All applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/2026-sessional-application-form/
Returning Applicants: those who have taught for us in the last five years, can simply
- Select History Department’s course(s) on the online application form you are interested in teaching, including the session(s) and term(s) you wish to teach
- Upload an updated curriculum vitae
New Applicants: should provide the following application materials, and ask three referees to forward confidential letters of recommendation under separate cover to history.sessionals@ubc.ca
- Select History Department’s course(s) on the online application form you are interested in teaching, including the session(s) and term(s) you wish to teach
- Upload a curriculum vitae. The c.v. must include a list of post-secondary courses taught at UBC and elsewhere.
- And upload the following application materials (in the following order, collated into a single PDF file)
- a letter of application, including a statement on experience and/or potential for teaching a diverse student population
- one or more sample course outlines (from a course or courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching)
- teaching evaluations
- transcript of your academic record if you do not yet hold a Ph.D.
A list of History courses is available on the online application form. Please also be advised that not all courses will be offered in the upcoming academic year.
For further information on the sessional program, please contact the Department Head, Dr. Bonnie Effros at bonnie.effros@ubc.ca.
Decisions on course offerings will be made once the department has reviewed recent enrolments and assessed student demand. Because of budgetary constraints, the number of positions available is limited. We will announce our decisions at the end of January.
Deadline for applications: October 24, 2025
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.