The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor to teach in the Executive MBA program for the Fall 2022 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: The course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

BUS-7210 - Innovative Culture and Leadership

Economies around the world have become increasingly knowledge-based. In accordance, innovation has become integral to organizational success, especially in a global context. This has forced organizational executives to gain the knowledge and skills required to foster an innovative work culture. This course provides a practical and theoretical understanding of how to create an innovative workforce through effective leadership and employee management. A complexity approach to innovation in organizations is used to contextualize the course content. A selection of leadership styles, competencies and methods are presented and explored through various experiential processes and activities. 

Qualifications:

Because this is an Executive 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.

Members of the Faculty of Business’ Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed, to:

deanbusiness@upei.ca

Attention:
Tarek Mady, 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. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is July 27, 2022.