Sessional Instructor Opportunities, Fall & Winter Term, 2022-23 – Faculty of Arts - Jobs in Brandon, MB

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The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified sessional instructors to teach the following courses at the Brandon University Campus for the 2022/23 Fall & Winter sessions. These courses may be delivered in person or, pending the approval of Senate, in an online synchronous format. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching attainment, copies of transcripts, indication of Canadian citizenship or immigration status, and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file to the individual named below each specific course. The courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval. For exact course times, please consult the Registration Guide at https://www.brandonu.ca/registration/Qualifications: A PhD is preferred; Master’s Degree or equivalent requiredSalary: $6314.00/3 credit hour courseApplication deadline: A review of applications will begin August 17 and the posting will remain open until it is filled.Term: Fall – September 7 – December 6, 2022 Winter – January 4 – April 6, 2023Business Administration16.151 Financial Accounting WinterThis course is an introduction to financial accounting principles and practices focusing on the effects of alternative accounting policies on an organization’s financial statements. This is not a bookkeeping course but examines accounting from a user perspective. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.170 Intro Information Technology FallThis course introduces the basics and evolution of computer and communications hardware, systems and communication software, software development language/tools, and software productivity packages. Primary emphasis will be on the use of software development languages/tools and software productivity packages for developing business information systems applications in organizations. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.180 Intro Information Management FallThis course focuses on a study of the role of Information Management in organizations starting at the level of information systems for routine daily transaction processing and accounting and progressing through management reporting, administrative, external communications, decision support, and expert systems uses/applications. The purpose of the course is to demonstrate the many ways in which Information Technology can be utilized as the base for developing effective information system applications in organizations. The primary components of computer systems in organizations and their roles and interactions will be studied. The course will also introduce important issues in the management of information and information processing resources in organizations. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.251 Systems Analysis/Design WinterThis course focuses on the “business aspects” of the systems acquisitions/development life cycles. Emphasis will be placed on planning and/or development, user needs in IS applications, and the evaluation of the systems acquisition/development processes. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.292 Management (2 sections) Fall & WinterAn examination of the basic principles of management in the context of public, private and NFP organizations and organizational structures. The roles of management at various levels will be examined and current issues as they relate to management discussed. Cases are a part of the content and method. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.293 Business Law I (2 sections) Fall & WinterA general history of law and the organization of courts. Legal concepts and problems relating to business organization, contracts, principal and agent, negotiable instruments, common torts, bailment, sale of goods, conditional sale, bulk sale and bankruptcy proceedings. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.294 Business Law II WinterAspects of the law relating to business units, including a study of the law relating to proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, and secured transactions. Real property (sale of land and mortgage and lease) is included. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.356 Taxation I: Personal Income Tax FallOverview of the Income Tax Act, as well as definitions and calculations of income from business, property and employment. Capital gains and losses, capital cost allowances, allowable personal deductions will be studied. The course will emphasize both the relevant procedures and their implications for basic personal tax planning. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.391 Operations Management WinterThis course is concerned with the management of the function of creating and providing the goods and services aimed at meeting and satisfying customer needs. Modern topics such as continuous quality improvement, value chain analysis, benchmarking, just-intime management, new technology and process/product flexibility will be covered as also will several traditional and micro-management topics such as process control and capability, demand forecasting, production and capacity planning, scheduling and inventory control. Quantitative models, techniques and analysis will be introduced where appropriate. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.453 Advanced Financial Accounting FallThis course provides an in-depth examination of the consolidation of financial statements, and the accounting treatment of bankruptcy, foreign currency transactions, foreign operations, partner- ships and not-for-profit organizations. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.459 Advanced Tax WinterThis advanced taxation courses focuses on issues related to corporate taxation, formation and recognition of corporations. It includes calculation of federal tax on corporate income, integration of corporate and personal compensation planning, Section 85 rollovers, corporate reorganizations and limited planning. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.16.492 Business Negotiations FallThis course teaches both oral and written communication and negotiations strategies, and the tactics of how best to understand and function in the corporate world. The course is heavily weighted on the theoretical models, practical exercises and participation in a diversity of business negotiation exercises. The course will also deal with the background factors and dynamics of the negotiations process outside of the formal requirements of labour legislation and human resources processes. Please apply to Arts@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.Political Science78.172 Fundamentals of Politics FallA general overview of the themes and concepts relevant to the study of contemporary politics, including political ideologies, institutions and processes. An examination of political issues from both a Canadian and international perspective, including national unity, political reform, leadership, Aboriginal rights, globalization, terrorism, and war. Please apply to McCullochA@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.78.270 American Politics FallA study of the national constitution, the governmental institutions and the political processes in the United States with special reference to federalism, the presidential system, the electoral system and civil liberties. Please apply to McCullochA@brandonu.ca and list course name in subject line.IWGIDVA32:367 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ART WinterThe role of this course is to introduce and critically examine the relationship between culture, society, politics and visual art in the last century from Late Modernism to Postmodernism perspectives. This includes issues and concepts from psychoanalysis, philosophy, cultural theory, postmodernism, feminism, Queer theory, gender studies, and narrative theory. This examination will roughly parallel a survey of art historical developments but will concentrate on providing the student with a clear guide for understanding ideas of critical theory through the visual. Please send applications to Kevin deForest, Chair of IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at DeForestk@brandonu.caPhilosophy70.240 Logic (1 section each term) Fall & WinterLogic is the study of human reasoning. When is an argument valid How can we tell when one statement logically supports another The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with formal methods for representing and evaluating arguments and reasoning. After introducing students to methods needed to translate English sentences into their logical equivalents in sentential and predicate logic, students will learn to evaluate the validity of inferences through syntactical and semantic methods. The methods learned in this course can be used not only for philosophy, but for any subject matter. Please apply to Dr. Cameron Boult at BoultC@brandonu.ca.Sociology90.154 Introduction to Sociology WinterAn examination of the central concepts, perspectives, and methods sociology applies to the study of human behaviour and society. The topics include: social organization, culture, socialization crime and social control, inequality, and gender and sexuality. Please apply to Dr. Scott Grills at GrillsS@brandonu.ca.Posted August 11, 2022Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.Quick Apply

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