APTPUO - Winter 2027 - ECO2143 A00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics at the University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Macroeconomic Theory II (ECO-2143, Section A00) during the 2027 Winter Semester. This course focuses on understanding long-run economic wealth and growth, exploring theories of growth, capital accumulation, institutions, productivity, innovation, competition, population growth, natural resources, globalization, inequality, and the role of uncertainty and expectations in financial markets, economic decisions, and policy. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and innovation. 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 dedicated to creating an accessible and barrier-free work environment and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Requirements

PhD degree in Economics or Master's degree in economics.
Recent professional experience as an economist related to the focus of the course in the public, para-public or private sector (must be demonstrated, otherwise the application will not be considered).
Competence in the language of instruction (English).

Nice To Haves

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Teach Macroeconomic Theory II (ECO-2143, Section A00) during the 2027 Winter Semester.
Understand and explain economic wealth and growth in the long run.
Explain historical facts with elementary theories of growth.
Cover the basics of savings and the accumulation of physical and human capitals.
Discuss the importance of institutions.
Explore productivity, innovation, and competition.
Analyze the effects of population growth and natural resource endowments.
Examine globalization and inequality.
Discuss the role of uncertainty and expectations in financial markets, consumption and investment decisions, economic fluctuations, and monetary and fiscal policies.