Competition #ECON 03-264-26 Macroeconomic Principles (Winter 2027)

Acadia University; Wolfville; Sur place; CAD 4 100 - 5 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Acadia University invites applications for a per course teaching opportunity in the Faculty of Arts, Department of Economics. The position covers Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 1023) for Winter Term 2026/27, with in-person delivery at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

The stipend is per course as defined in the collective agreement, with priority for Canada-eligible applicants. Course schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings, December 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Economics; PhD preferred.

Responsabilités

• Deliver Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 1023) in-person as scheduled.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback and grades.
• Adhere to course schedule and university policies for accommodations and grading.

Formation

Masters Economics

PhD preferred

Description du poste

Faculty of Arts
Department of Economics
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement.

Competition # ECON 03-264-26

Course Title: Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 1023 WI01)
Contract Term: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Course Schedule: Winter Term: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30am - 9:30am
Course Format: In-person at Acadia University
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association
Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement .

Course Description: An introduction to the modern macroeconomic system. The measurement of incomes, jobs, and prices. An introduction to economic growth. The monetary system, the basics of banking, and interest rates. Exchange rate determination and related policy. Basic business cycle models and their implications for monetary and fiscal policy.

Qualifications: Masters Economics, PhD Preferred

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If further information is required, please contact Elisha Harper, Human Resources Department, at [e-mail] .

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Nova Scotians; African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

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Faculty of Arts

Acadia University is one of the few undergraduate jewels in the Canadian post-secondary education landscape. For 180 years this extraordinary place, comprised of extraordinary students learning in extraordinary ways and taught by extraordinary professors, has touched both heads and hearts in equal measure. As a member of the Maple League of Universities, Acadia is committed to the delivery of a high quality, 21st century liberal education within a primarily residential, undergraduate learning community.

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in Canada known for providing a premium, high engagement primarily undergraduate student experience. Located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, Acadia is just a one-hour drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy. With an enrollment of over 4,000, Acadia attracts students from every province and territory and more than 60 countries to take advantage of exceptional academic programs, a curriculum that encourages personal development, and collaborative learning experiences led by award-winning professors.

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