The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has the following opportunities for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in the academic year of 2018-19, subject to budgetary approval:

FALL 2018:

BUS4540 Tourism & Hospitality Management

This course introduces the elements of tourism and hospitality: facility and accommodation, food and beverage, travel, tourism activities and the economic impact of tourism. A creative problem-solving approach is applied to the development and design of these elements. The course stresses critical thinking techniques as well as writing and presentation skills.

BUS4760 Intercultural Management

This course examines the complex challenges that culture poses in international business. Topics covered include cultural influences on conducting business, values and communications, managing multicultural teams, international negotiations, and conflict resolution. The course aims to develop intercultural management knowledge and skills for working globally.

BUS6020 Financial and Managerial Accounting (offered every second Saturday from September 1 to October 13, 2018)

In this course students learn to become proficient at understanding and interpreting financial statements, assessing them for decision-making purposes and supporting value - creating organizational strategies, operational tactics, and performance measurement schemes. The course employs international standards and addresses how accounting is used in decision-making. Tools for learning include guest speakers, case studies, and projects.

BUS7200 Managing in and Creating an Innovative Culture (offered every second Saturday from August 25 to October 6, 2018)

This course looks at how to manage a business in an innovative and entrepreneurial culture. Topics include an overview of innovation and its value for a firm, entrepreneurial thinking as an approach to general management, how the innovation process works, creating entrepreneurial companies, organizing and managing innovation within existing firms, the role of technology, and coping with the strategic challenges facing all innovators. The course utilizes real-world learning techniques such as case studies, guest speakers, and projects.

WINTER 2019:

BUS1410 Marketing

This course presents the basic concepts of marketing. It introduces the marketing function, marketing systems and the marketing concept and then focuses on the development of marketing strategies, target markets, and the marketing mix in a decision-making context.

BUS2870 Introduction to International Business

This course examines the basic issues involved in the internationalization of business, which includes the impact of international focus on business and how firms establish and conduct transactions with organizations from other countries. More specifically, the course examines the basic models of involvement in international business and the conditions appropriate for each. Class sessions will combine seminars and case discussions requiring active participation by all students.

BUS3010 Business Law Part I

This course offers students a basic introduction to the legal system and, in particular, the areas of tort, property, and contract law. A major portion of the course is devoted to the study of the legal implications of contractual issues in business endeavors. Legal cases are used, when applicable, to illustrate principles of law.

BUS4770 International Marketing

This course addresses global issues that confront today's international marketer and presents concepts relevant to all international marketers. The focus is to develop a managerial understanding of international marketing and the competitiveness of Canadian and Island businesses in the global market. It provides a view of world markets, their respective consumers and environments, and the marketing management required to meet the demands of dynamic international settings.

Qualifications for undergraduate courses:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience.

Qualifications for BUS6020 & BUS7200:

Because these are Executive MBA courses, we seek applicants with a strong combination of qualifications and experience. Minimum educational credentials for Bus 6020 include a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and for Bus 7200, successful applicants will have a PhD, preferably in a business or a related discipline. In addition, applicants should have advanced expertise in the course topic. Given the EMBA students’ diverse backgrounds, international experience in the topic areas would be an advantage. Practical experience in the subject area, prior teaching experience, and knowledge and familiarity with “Evidence-based Management” principles will be considered assets.

Also note priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Please send your applications, including a curriculum vitae with references listed to
business@upei.ca, attention:

Jurgen Krause, Dean
Faculty of Business
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE    C1A 4P3
Tel:  (902) 566-0564

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 July 12, 2018.