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.