"Sessional Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Economics (Macroeconomics)"

The Department of Economics at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position in Economics with expertise in Macroeconomics. The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Applicants should hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in Economics and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The teaching load is five courses over the academic year, primarily in Macroeconomics. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach in a related area, such as Econometrics.

The appointment will begin on August 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, which should include a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Short-listed candidates will be contacted at a later stage to provide three letters of reference and a writing sample.

Electronic applications should be submitted via email to economics@mta.ca, and should be directed to

Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Economics
Mount Allison University

Consideration of applications will begin February 24, 2026, and will continue until an appointment is made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.