Assistant Professor - Nine (9) Month Term Position - Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts
About the role
The Department of Economics at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) acknowledges that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation of the Wabanaki Confederacy in the traditional district of Epekwitk.
We welcome applications for a 9-month term position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Institutions, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Managerial Economics.
This appointment is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly through the job application portal after you submit your application. This is an in-person, on location position.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed, or be near completion of, a doctoral degree in Economics (any field) or in a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, evidence of effective undergraduate instruction, the ability to contribute to the delivery of core and upper-level undergraduate courses, and a collegial and professional approach. While this is primarily a teaching-focused replacement position, evidence of scholarly activity is welcomed.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations if available), a brief statement of research interests, a job market paper, and the names and contact information of three referees.
All application materials must be combined and submitted as a single PDF file. Please name the file using the format:Lastname_Firstname_EconTerm2026.pdf.
Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the email address below. Application materials (combined into a single PDF file) and reference letters should be submitted separately and sent electronically to:
Dr. Justin Kakeu, Chair
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Email: econsearch@upei.ca
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Closing date for applications is April 17, 2026.
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About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
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Assistant Professor - Nine (9) Month Term Position - Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts
About the role
The Department of Economics at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) acknowledges that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation of the Wabanaki Confederacy in the traditional district of Epekwitk.
We welcome applications for a 9-month term position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Institutions, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Managerial Economics.
This appointment is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly through the job application portal after you submit your application. This is an in-person, on location position.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed, or be near completion of, a doctoral degree in Economics (any field) or in a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, evidence of effective undergraduate instruction, the ability to contribute to the delivery of core and upper-level undergraduate courses, and a collegial and professional approach. While this is primarily a teaching-focused replacement position, evidence of scholarly activity is welcomed.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations if available), a brief statement of research interests, a job market paper, and the names and contact information of three referees.
All application materials must be combined and submitted as a single PDF file. Please name the file using the format:Lastname_Firstname_EconTerm2026.pdf.
Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the email address below. Application materials (combined into a single PDF file) and reference letters should be submitted separately and sent electronically to:
Dr. Justin Kakeu, Chair
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Email: econsearch@upei.ca
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Closing date for applications is April 17, 2026.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant Professor jobs in Charlottetown, PE
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.