Sessional Instructor, Economics

University of the Fraser Valley; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Fraser Valley seeks a sessional instructor for ECON215 Canadian Economic Issues for Fall 2025. The instructor will engage students in discussions on economic models and policies affecting Canada, with emphasis on Indigenous perspectives and inclusivity.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum MA in Economics required, PhD preferred.
• Experience teaching first-year Economics courses at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to foster a diverse, inclusive, and internationalized classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach ECON215 Canadian Economic Issues for Fall 2025.
• Incorporate Indigenous perspectives in course design.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

MA in Economics

PhD in Economics

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Economics is seeking a sessional instructor to teach ECON215 Canadian Economic Issues in Fall 2025. The course covers economic models and methodologies as they apply to major issues facing Canada, its Indigenous communities, and its relationship with significant trading partners. Students engage in discussion and formal analysis of various economic policy issues related to the challenges examined.

The course will be offered on the Abbotsford campus of UFV, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:20pm.

Qualifications

Candidates should:

• Hold a minimum MA with a focus in Economics, though a PhD is preferred.
• Have experience teaching first-year Economics courses at the post-secondary level.
• Have demonstrated facility fostering a diverse, inclusive, and internationalized classroom environment.
• Be able to incorporate or reflect Indigenous perspectives or ways of teaching and learning into their course design and curriculum.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and other faculty.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants Should Submit

• a cover letter
• a current CV, including a list of three references
• previous evidence of teaching experience (such as teaching evaluations)
• sample course syllabi for ECON 215

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples' goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups experiencing discrimination due to race, color, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons identifying as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [e-mail]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. UFV will contact only shortlisted candidates. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.