Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (PUAD 5130: Managerial Economics) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3313P

Department/Unit

Public & International Affairs

Location

Halifax / Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Sessional Instructor will be responsible for a half credit course in the area of Managerial Economics (PUAD 5130) offered to students in the first year of the Master of Public Administration program during the Fall Term (September to December 2026).

This course will be held on Mondays from 1735 – 2025 with the tutorial on Wednesdays 175 – 2025. The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and administration of the class and be available for two hours per week outside class times for student consultations. There may be additional course-related administration following the end of the course.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A master’s degree in public administration or a related field and recent or current experience at the executive level within government departments is required. A Ph.D. in the area of Public Administration or related field will be an asset. Previous university-level teaching at the master’s level is required as is demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the Master’s level.

Preference will also be given to applicants who hold or have recently held positions at the executive level within government departments and to people with demonstrated experience and/or expertise in managerial economics in the public sector.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$8,260 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

Sept - Dec 2026

Open Date

05/13/2026

Close Date

05/24/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21042