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Instructor of Economics

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Dalhousie University
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, College Lecturer, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructor of Economics (2 positions)
Department/Unit

Economics

Location

See "Note" Section for Details

About the opportunity

The Department of Economics at Dalhousie University invites applications for two full-time, 12-month Instructor positions in support of Dalhousie University’s joint academic program with Shandong University of Finance and Economics (SDUFE) in Jinan, China.
Please note these positions are located in Jinan, China
, and all courses are taught in English.

These positions offer an opportunity to teach in an international academic environment while contributing to a long-standing partnership between Dalhousie University and SDUFE.

Positions Summary

The successful candidates will teach four undergraduate economics courses during the period of February 2027 – February 2028, with two courses offered in the Winter term and two courses in the Fall term. Each course will be delivered in two sections, resulting in a total teaching load of eight course sections.

Courses to be taught include:

  • ECON 1101 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 1102 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 3333 – Topics in International Development
  • ECON 3345 – Public Finance
  • ECON 2213/CHIN 2290 – Topics in Chinese Economics
  • ECON 3335 – Topics in Environmental Economics
  • The instructors will be responsible for course delivery, student assessment and grading, maintaining regular communication with students, and contributing to a high-quality learning experience within the joint Dalhousie-SDUFE program.

    Qualifications

    Candidates must:

  • Hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrate successful university-level teaching experience.
  • Be willing and able to reside and teach at SDUFE in Jinan, China, for most of the academic year.
  • Be eligible to work under applicable international mobility requirements, including Canadian, or Mexican citizenship, or Canadian permanent residency.
  • Compensation and Support

    Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be determined in accordance with the .

    Additional support includes:

  • Round-trip travel expenses covered by Dalhousie University.
  • Furnished accommodation provided by SDUFE at no cost, including utilities and internet access.
  • Meal plan or per diem support during the appointment period.
  • A complete application includes a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests and teaching evaluations, and contact information of three referees.

    Review of applications will begin November 20 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted via People Admin: .

    This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

    SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

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