The Department of Economics at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for the following sessional instructors for the Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 Semesters. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

FALL 2018

1010-1 INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy.

PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-9:20am

1010-4 INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy.

PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week - Monday and Wednesday from 16:30-17:45pm

EC-2040 - INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS I
This course explores the national economy in terms of the determination of national output, the general price level, the rate of interest, and employment. It then analyzes the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy in achieving specific goals and combination of goals.

PREREQUISITE: Economics 1020
Three hours a week - Tuesday and Thursday from 13:00-14:15pm

EC-2220 - PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS
This course examines the broad nature and function of the public sector, with emphasis on the rationale for the existence of the public sector in a market economy and its impact on resource allocation, distribution of income and economic performance. Topics include anatomy of market failure, types of government intervention to correct market failure, the public good, externalities, and an overview of the growth of the public sector in Canada.

PREREQUISITE: Economics 1010 and Economics 1020, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week - Tuesday and Thursday from 14:30-15:45pm

WINTER 2019

1020-1 INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
An introduction to the development, tools and application of macroeconomic analysis in the Canadian economy. Topics discussed will include inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy as well as others.

PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-9:20am

1020-4 INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
An introduction to the development, tools and application of macroeconomic analysis in the Canadian economy. Topics discussed will include inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy as well as others.

PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week - Monday and Wednesday from 16:30-17:45pm

EC-2040 - INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS I
This course explores the national economy in terms of the determination of national output, the general price level, the rate of interest, and employment. It then analyzes the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy in achieving specific goals and combination of goals.

PREREQUISITE: Economics 1020
Three hours a week - Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am-12:45pm

EC-3320 - INTERNATIONAL MONETARY ECONOMICS
This course focuses on theories of balance of payments adjustment mechanisms and the efficiency of foreign exchange markets. Topics covered include modelling the open economy; the effects of incomes, prices, interest rates and exchange rates on international trade and capital flows; exchange rate regimes, capital mobility and macroeconomic policy coordination; the role of international institutions; and problems of international liquidity.

PREREQUISITE: Economics 2040
Three hours a week - Tuesday and Thursday from 13:00-14:15pm

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in Economics.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and a tentative syllabus to:

Dr. Jim Sentance, Chair
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: sentance@upei.ca
Tel: (902) 566-0498

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is April 20, 2018