APTPUO - Hiver 2027 - ECO1504 E00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economics within the Faculty of Social Sciences is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Introduction to Microeconomics (ECO-1504, Section E00) during the 2027 Winter Semester. This course covers the nature and scope of economics, scarcity and choice, market mechanisms, supply and demand, elasticity, consumer behavior, firm behavior, production functions, cost curves, pricing, perfect competition, monopoly, price discrimination, government regulation, factor prices, and comparative advantage. Case studies and applications will be included. The course is scheduled for Wednesdays from 19:00 to 22:00. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, with a particular welcome to Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating an accessible, barrier-free work environment and will provide accommodation during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Master's degree in Economics.
Demonstrate recent professional experience as an economist in the area of the course in the public, para-public or private sectors.
Successful completion of all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with recent professional experience as an economist in the area of the course in the public, para-public or private sectors will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Teach Introduction to Microeconomics (ECO-1504, Section E00) during the 2027 Winter Semester.
Cover topics including the nature and scope of economics, scarcity and choice, market mechanisms, supply and demand, elasticity, consumer behavior, firm behavior, production functions, cost curves, pricing, perfect competition, monopoly, price discrimination, government regulation, factor prices, and comparative advantage.
Incorporate case studies and applications into the course.
Adhere to the current APTPUO collective agreements.