The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach courses in the under graduate program and the MBA in Global Leadership program in Summer Session 2021. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Please note:  Due to COVID-19, these courses may need to be offered online.

Under Graduate Program:

BUS3010 Business Law – Part I

(Semester dates July 5^th – August 17^th)

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 endeavours. Legal cases are used, when applicable, to illustrate principles of law. 

BUS4820 Special Topics: From Field to Table – Challenges and Opportunities Facing Food Systems, Food Security, and the Global Agri-Business Sector during times of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)

(Semester dates May 17^th – June 29^th)

In this VUCA environment, agri-food business occupies a prominent place in today’s social and political agendas. Uncertainties associated with COVID as they relate to the disruption of the food supply chain and their management, concerns about the reduced availability of food, increased hunger and fears about social insecurity, abrupt changes in consumer habits, labour shortage, disruptions in markets, and runs on basic staples are at the core of these uncertainties. All these and other economic and social factors have meant that food systems and agri-food businesses face many multifaceted challenges. This course is designed to provide a data-supported understanding of multi-disciplinary themes related to the questions facing agri-food business and agri-food systems today and in the future and provide participants with tools and insights for making better business decisions and developing more robust strategies. The course, supplemented by talks from global agribusiness experts and using case studies, takes a contextual approach and content-driven pedagogy that assures a deep understanding of the concepts that affect the entire food system, from food production to consumption, and how these different factors generate multiple risks and opportunities.

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. Expertise in business law is required to teach BUS3010.

MBA in Global Leadership Program:

BUS 7550 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Global Business Environment

(Course dates July 5^th – July 23^rd Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:30am to 12:30pm - online)

This course focuses on the management of innovation and the pursuit of entrepreneurship in different regions of the world and in trans-national settings. The concepts covered are relevant to existing businesses aiming to structure their innovation portfolio and to new, aspiring businesses looking to create value from market opportunities.  Topics include change management, technological innovation, entrepreneurship around the world, entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurial finance, and characteristics of entrepreneurs.  Students are required to demonstrate competence through in-depth analysis of relevant cases related to these topics.

Qualifications for MBA courses:

Because this is an MBA course, we seek applicants with a strong combination of qualifications and experience. Minimum educational credentials include a PhD and/or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. In addition, advanced senior management experience in the course topic is preferred, and is a requirement for applicants without a PhD. Prior teaching experience, and knowledge and familiarity with “Evidence-based Management” principles will be considered assets.

Priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit.

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

Attention: Tarek Mady, Interim Dean
Faculty of Business, University of Prince Edward Island
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 February 10, 2021