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Sessional Instructors - Faculty of Business (Summer 2022)

Competition Number:
05SI22
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Business
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Summer 2022

The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach in the Undergraduate and Graduate programs for the Summer 2022 semesters. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: these courses will be taught in person, unless identified as online or advised otherwise due to public health guidelines.

Summer 2022:

Undergraduate Courses:

BUS2120 Business Presentations & Communications (July 4 to August 16)

This course develops students' presentation skills in a business context. The course emphasizes professionalism and the use of evidence and analysis to support recommendations in order to make a compelling case. 

BUS3430 Integrated Cases in Marketing (Online) (May 9 to June 21)

This course shows how basic marketing concepts are applied and integrated with other business functions in contemporary business situations. The main focus of the course is on marketing management, planning, executing, and controlling marketing programs. Other topics include international marketing, marketing research, and the social responsibility of marketing managers. The course considers the relationships between these topics and the other business functions. There is extensive use of case method teaching and students are expected to develop the written and oral communication skills necessary for problem solving in marketing.

BUS3910 Strategic Management (July 4 to August 16)

This course provides students with an opportunity to explore the concepts of strategic thinking, analysis, and planning. It integrates the functional and process areas studied in the degree program and utilizes cases to give students experience in crafting business strategy. 

Graduate Course:

BUS-7550 Innovation & Entrepreneurship (M/W/F; 8:30am - 12:30pm; June 6-24)

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:

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

Graduate Course: 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”

Application Instructions: 

These are individual courses and we are accepting applications for each course. Applicants must identify the course in the application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one course if you meet the qualifications. Also note, priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted.

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

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

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.

UPEI will require all students, staff, and faculty to comply with the Covid 19 attestation and vaccination requirements as set out under the UPEI Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Closing date for applications is February 14, 2022.

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.