(Posted June 1, 2026)

The Department of Economics invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching positions in the Fall term of 2026, and the Winter term of 2027. This is a tentative list of possible courses available for the above-mentioned semesters. Precisely which courses will depend on availability of full-time faculty members, availability of qualified candidates, and budgetary constraints.

Fall term appointments will be for the period September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with classes in session from September 8, 2026, to December 8, 2026, followed by an examination period.

Winter term appointments will be for the period January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4, 2027, to April 5, 2027, followed by an examination period.

Available courses may include:

Enrollments in 100-level courses are usually well above 200; in 200-level courses are generally in the range of 60 to 140, in 300 level courses in the range of 40 to 90, and in 400-level courses in the range of 15 to 60.

For ASO Courses:

As these courses are being offered online, successful candidates will also:

  • need to have regular access to high-speed internet and a computer that meets current specifications
  • be willing to take an active role in delivering the course and communicating regularly with students
  • be open to learning how to use the new technologies in order to be effective in the virtual environment
  • be flexible in terms of availability, which may include offering online office hours via the web at times outside of the regular 9-5 work week
  • be willing to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on onQ
  • be comfortable with working in a partnership with Arts and Science Online in the delivery of the course.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: Morgan Wilson, econ.admin@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 x75041.

The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration (e.g. letter of intent, teaching dossier, experience relevant to the courses, etc.) When submitting your application package, please use the subject line: “2026–27 Term Adjunct Application – [FULL NAME]”. This will help ensure that your materials are properly sorted and not overlooked. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters emailed directly to:

Morgan Wilson
Department Manager
Department of Economics
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
econ.admin@queensu.ca

Note: The letter of reference should be sent separately by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience.

Applications for courses will be received until July 1, 2026.