Director (Research and Outreach): The Cities Institute at the University of Alberta is hiring a Director to lead research and outreach for the newly established, high-profile research platform (Cities Institute). Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Radhe Krishna Gupta Executive Chair in Cities and Communities, the Director will steward the impact of a transformative $5 million foundational gift. More information and how to apply, can be found here.

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Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a multi-year limited-term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies / Department of Economics. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026. Details regarding the position and how to apply can be found here.

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The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomes 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. Website information can be found here. See details in PDF here.

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Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking a Quantitative Analyst / Economist to join the Data‑driven Research, Economic Analysis, and Modeling (DREAM) team within its Economic and Political Intelligence Centre (EPIC). This role focuses on quantitative modeling, macroeconomic and geopolitical scenario analysis, and country risk research. For full details, please see the job posting here.

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The Department of Economics at Acadia University seeks a PhD or near-PhD candidate who is excited about teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates specializing in any aspect of financial economics or related fields are particularly sought. The successful applicant will be responsible for the in-person teaching of five course sections in the 2026-2027 academic year in microeconomic principles, introductory empirical methods, and financial markets. The Department is committed to respecting the research time of early-career scholars. For more information and how to apply please see details here.

The Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University invites applications for the position of Director of the McGill Growth Lab and Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a leadership position responsible for establishing and directing a new applied policy research centre focused on economic growth in Canada. The position is a unique opportunity to shape a new institution from the ground up, and to contribute to critical economic policy research and debate. Find details online here. A PDF can be found here.

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The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada), invites applications for a two-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date of the position is July 1, 2026, and is subject to final budgetary approval. For details regarding the application, please see the job application here.

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a two-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in the area of Economics and / or Applied Economics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This appointment may be considered for renewal, subject to the required approvals. For details regarding the application, please see their website here.

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The UBC Sauder School of Business Finance Division, at the Vancouver Point Grey Campus, is seeking applicant(s) for Part-time instructor(s) to teach finance courses beginning September 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027. Further details are available here.
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The Department of Economics at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position in Economics with expertise in Macroeconomics. The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, with the appointment beginning on August 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. For more information please see details here. For details regarding the application, please see their website here.

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The University of Alberta is looking to fill an Academic Teaching Staff Position in Business Analytics for a 12-month term position. For more information on submitting an application, please see the posting here.

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The Department of Economics at Brandon University invites applications for a 12-month term position. The successful candidate will teach the following courses: Principles of Economics, Monetary Institutions, Theory and Policy, and Macroeconomics II, with an expected start date of  August 1st, 2026. For more information, please see the posting here.

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L’Université d’Ottawa est à la recherche d’un doyen ou d’une doyenne pour la Faculté des sciences sociales. Relevant du provost et vice-recteur aux affaires académiques, la personne titulaire du poste verra à l’ensemble des activités de la Faculté, ce qui englobe les processus budgétaires et le financement, l’innovation en recherche, une expérience d’apprentissage de grande qualité ainsi que le perfectionnement et l’accompagnement du corps professoral et du personnel. Il lui incombera également de forger d’excellentes relations avec les nombreux partenaires de la Faculté. Se démarquant par son initiative et son enthousiasme, la prochaine doyenne ou le prochain doyen sera à même de concrétiser la vision stratégique de la Faculté.
Pour en savoir plus au sujet du poste ou pour proposer une candidature, communiquez avec Michael Williams et Andrea Patrick à DoyendesSciencesSociales@odgers.com. Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à se manifester dès maintenant et à transmettre leur candidature au plus tard à la fin de janvier 2026.

The University of Ottawa seeks a Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, the Dean will be responsible for all aspects of the Faculty’s operations, including budget and fund development. As well as fostering innovative research, providing excellent learning experiences for students, developing and supporting faculty and staff, and forging strong relationships with the Faculty’s many partners, the next Dean will be a passionate leader, who will be able to execute a strategic vision for the Faculty.
To learn more about this opportunity, or to submit a nomination, please contact Michael Williams and Andrea Patrick of Odgers at SocialSciencesDean@odgers.com. Expressions of interest are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by the end of January 2026, at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30807

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