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Sessional Instructor - Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts (Summer 2019)

Competition Number:
10SI19
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Economics - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2019

The Department of Economics at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the First Summer Semester of 2019 for Economics 2850. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

2850 SPECIAL TOPICS – HEALTH ECONOMICS
This introductory course will present key concepts and practical economic methods required for planning and evaluating health policies and programs. Concepts such as cost-effectiveness will be explained, using practical case studies and simple arithmetic. The course will also review the Canadian Medicare system from an economic perspective, examining key economic evidence underpinning the rationale for such a publicly funded health care system.

PREREQUISITE: None
Six hours a week - Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-9:30 pm.

Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in Economics.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the academic unit.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and a tentative syllabus to:

Dr. Jim Sentance, Chair
Department of Economics
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: sentance@upei.ca
Tel: (902) 566-0498

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.

Closing date for applications is February 20, 2019

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.