EC250A - Macroeconomic Analysis (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for EC250A – Macroeconomic Analysis (Winter 2027). This in-person, lecture-style course in the Lazaridis Economics group targets an anticipated class size of 200. The position is posted for Winter 2027, January 1 to April 30, with applications addressed to Dr.

Logan McLeod, Chair, Department of Economics. Qualified applicants should have Economics discipline background; preferred is university teaching experience, a PhD, or graduate studies related

Qualifications

• Economics teaching experience at university level preferred.
• PhD or graduate studies relevant to the course preferred.
• Evidence of good teaching and verification of highest degree may be requested.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD

Graduate studies relevant to course

Job description

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EC250A - Macroeconomic Analysis (Winter 2027)

Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Bus. & Econ.

Department: Lazaridis Economics

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11882

Position Title: EC250A – Macroeconomic Analysis (Winter 2027)

Term: Winter 2027 (January 1 – April 30)

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Course: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 200

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: September 30, 2026

Posting ends: October 15, 2026

Position Summary:

Macroeconomic analysis is used to gain understanding of the determinants of current business conditions, to make macroeconomic forecasts, and to evaluate the effects on the economic and business environment of various types of macroeconomic policies.

Qualifications – Discipline: Economics

Qualifications – Preferred: Teaching experience at the University level; PhD; Graduate studies or recent research relevant to the course.

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Logan McLeod, Chair, Department of Economics

This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the "Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1" in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric , where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note:

Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF) . The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.

Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

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