Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (BUSI 5508: MicroEconomics - Fall 2026)

Posting Number

PTAP3401P

Department/Unit

Faculty of Management - General

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities A qualified Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course from Oct 18th to Dec 9th, 2026. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation. They should be available for each week for individual and group consultations with students.

Class is delivered in the Fall semester on Mondays 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm (approximately) with an online intensive component on Dec 4th (full day) and Dec 5th (half day). Students learn the foundations and some applied components of the course materials during weekly sessions. During the intensive days, the focus shifts to applying the learning outcomes in businesses and organizations.

The entire course is offered via blended format (synchronous and asynchronous materials) and students are typically have 5-15 years of work experience in their respective fields.

Course Description:

Domestic and international markets, government policy and central bank decisions present opportunities, challenges, and threats to the operating and competitive decisions of business owners, managers, and investors. This class provides a framework for the economic analysis of these issues. The main objective of this course is to provide a concise treatment of the fundamentals of economics, as the study of how economic agents allocate scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants in a modern market economy such as Canada.





Microeconomics studies the behavior of individual households, firms, and industries, so we will focus on determining how households decide how much to consume, and on how firms decide how much to produce of various goods and services. We will pay particular attention to the central role of prices.

This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success with strong ability to offer education over online and blended format. The Part-Time Academic reports to the Director of the MBA Program and the Summer MBA Curriculum Committee.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

- A Master’s or PhD degree is required.
- The successful applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and practical experience as well as established and consistent record of effective teaching.

- Excellent oral/written and presentation skills are required.
- The successful candidate must also be able to meet the Faculty of Management’s accrediting body (AACSB) academic or professional qualification requirements.

Salary Range/Pay Rate $8,260 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information





All offers of employment as a Part time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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 review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

Sept - Dec 2026

Open Date

08/11/2026

Close Date

08/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21362

📌 Part-Time Academic (BUSI 5508: MicroEconomics - Fall 2026) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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