Sessional Instructors, Fall , Department of Economics

Sessional Instructors, Department of Economics

Recruiting for sessional instructors for Fall 2026 courses.

• ECON 201 – LEC 02 – Principles of Microeconomics (Web-Based Instruction)
• ECON 203 – LEC 02 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Web-Based Instruction)
• ECON 301 – LEC 01 – Intermediate Economic Theory – Microeconomics I (MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM, In Person)
• ECON 329 – LEC 01 – Electricity Markets (TR 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM, In Person)
• ECON 303 – LEC 02 – Intermediate Economic Theory – Macroeconomics I (MWF 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, In Person)
• ECON 301 – LEC 03 – Intermediate Economic Theory – Microeconomics I (MWF 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM, In Person)
• ECON 395 – LEC 01 – Introduction to Econometrics (MWF 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, In Person)
• ECON 403 – LEC 01 – Public Sector Economics:
  Taxation (TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, In Person)

Courses are tentative pending sufficient enrollments.

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field (strong candidates with an MA may also be considered)
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at university level

All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining your qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further. More information may be requested later in the selection process.

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught)
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

The Final date to receive applications is June 2, 2026.

Salary information is based on TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule

B. The Faculty of Arts adheres to first‑refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for sessional appointments.

Please refer to  for course descriptions.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)