Assistant Professor Limited Term Department of Economics

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The Department seeks a PhD or near-PhD candidate who is excited about teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates specializing in any aspect of financial economics or related fields are particularly sought. The successful applicant will be responsible for the in-person teaching of five course sections in the 2026-2027 academic year in microeconomic principles, introductory empirical methods, and financial markets. The Department is committed to respecting the research time of early-career scholars.

Academic Qualifications: PhD or PhD candidate near completion

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to [email protected]. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
– The position number, 10302 (include in the subject of the submission email),
– A short cover letter briefly describing the candidate’s teaching experience, ability to teach the listed courses, and any evidence of performance as a teacher.
– A current CV.
– The required employment equity self-identification form (see below) should not be included in the pdf application, but completed separately.

Candidates may contact the Co-Chairs of the Selection Committee, Dr. Barry Watson ([email protected]) and Dr. Xiaoting Wang ([email protected]), for further information as needed.

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; 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 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.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: March 30th, 2026

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Dr. Barry Watson or Dr. Xiaoting Wang.

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