Professor, Part-Time (SELS) Economics

Seneca • Ontario, CA

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About The Position

Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning. Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labour markets. As a professor at Seneca, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co-op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.
Here is What’s on Your Horizon
Faculty/School: School of English and Liberal Studies
Program/ Courses: General Education Economics courses that provide students with essential economics literacy and a strong foundation in both microeconomics and macroeconomics principles.
Campus: Newnham Campus
We welcome applications for part-time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.

To help us align your application with the right opportunity, please include your availability when applying.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics (or related quantitative fields such as finance with strong micro/macro coursework).
• Minimum 1 year of post-secondary teaching experience.
• Practical experience applying economic reasoning, such as analyzing markets, economic indicators, policy impacts, trade issues, or financial/economic data.
• Strong expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and foundational economic theory.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to teach effectively across multiple delivery formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, and online).
• Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and student-centered teaching practices.
• Proven ability to contribute positively to a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment, including constructive problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques.
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic counselling of students.
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources, work experience and field trips.
• Evaluate student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time