Sessional Instructor - Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts - Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Economics invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach ECON 3710 / KINE 3710: The Economics of Sports in the Winter 2026 term. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Course Details:
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
- Delivery: In-person
- Enrollment Limit: 50 (current enrollment: 42)
Course Description:
This course uses economic analysis to examine a variety of aspects of the business of sports. Topics include the structure of sports markets, the value of franchises to owners and cities, competitive balance, salaries, collective agreements, and discrimination. In examining these issues, the course draws on labour economics, industrial organization and competition policy, cost–benefit/game theory, public finance, and urban economics.
Responsibilities:
The instructor will be responsible for course delivery, preparation of teaching materials, student evaluation, and maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold at least an MA (PhD preferred) in Economics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate evidence of successful teaching experience in relevant subject areas. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the Economics Sessional Roster and to full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit, as a single PDF file:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
- Names and contact information of at least two references
Applications should be sent to:
Justin Kakeu (Chair)
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: jkakeu@upei.ca
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
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.
Closing date for applications is October 21, 2025.
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.
Sessional Instructor - Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts - Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Economics invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach ECON 3710 / KINE 3710: The Economics of Sports in the Winter 2026 term. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Course Details:
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
- Delivery: In-person
- Enrollment Limit: 50 (current enrollment: 42)
Course Description:
This course uses economic analysis to examine a variety of aspects of the business of sports. Topics include the structure of sports markets, the value of franchises to owners and cities, competitive balance, salaries, collective agreements, and discrimination. In examining these issues, the course draws on labour economics, industrial organization and competition policy, cost–benefit/game theory, public finance, and urban economics.
Responsibilities:
The instructor will be responsible for course delivery, preparation of teaching materials, student evaluation, and maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold at least an MA (PhD preferred) in Economics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate evidence of successful teaching experience in relevant subject areas. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the Economics Sessional Roster and to full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit, as a single PDF file:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
- Names and contact information of at least two references
Applications should be sent to:
Justin Kakeu (Chair)
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: jkakeu@upei.ca
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
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.
Closing date for applications is October 21, 2025.
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.