APTPUO - ECO4136 A00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 272,000 - 388,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor in Economics to teach ECO4136, focusing on environmental economics and policy issues. The course includes a research project with a written report and an oral presentation at a simulated conference.

PhD in economics with specialization in the area of the course is required; the posting notes that equivalent education/experience may be considered. Courses run at Main Campus with a 39-hour work week and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics required; specialization in environmental economics preferred.
• Experience teaching at university level is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct and supervise research in economics per course focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ECO4136 environmental economics course to students.
• Prepare and present weekly lectures and assign written reports and oral presentations.
• Assess students’ written reports and organize a simulated conference presentation.

Skills

Teaching

Education

PhD in economics (environmental economics specialization)

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location: Main Campus

Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester

Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Academic Unit: Département déconomie \\ Department of Economics

Course Title: ECO4136

Course Code: A00

Section: Course

Course Description: Students undertake a research project in the field of environmental economics, focusing on a current policy problem. Students must submit a written report and orally present the results of their research in a simulated conference setting.

Topics

• externalities and public goods
• regulation of pollution
• international issues
• valuation of non-market goods

Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/06

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/18

Expected Enrolment: 30

Approval date: 2026/10/06

Number of credits: 3

Work Hours: 39

Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31. These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type: B

Posting type: Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction: Anglais | English

Competence in second language: N/A

Course Schedule

Lundi | Monday 8:30-10:00 Jeudi | Thursday 10:00-11:30

Requirements

Diplôme d’études de 3e cycle (doctorat) en science économique, avec spécialisation dans le domaine du cours. PhD degree in economics with specialisation in the area of the course.

Additional Information and/or Comments: An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada’s population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.