Sessional Instructors - Faculty of Management, Accounting - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.CUE is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and excellence in teaching. These features, and our diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management.The Faculty of Management seeks candidates with a recognized accounting designation and work experience background who can bring innovative and engaging pedagogies in the field such as the application of new technologies to assist student learning.The Faculty of Management at Concordia University of Edmonton invites applications for Sessional Instructors in Accounting to teach University level courses including, but not limited to topics in Introductory Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or other courses within the CPA core course syllabus.Fall semester (2022-09-02 to 2022-12-09)ACCT102A: Tuesday and Thursday 08:00-10:15ACCT403A: Tuesday and Thursday 17:00 - 18:15Where the course schedule has been set, Sessional Instructors must be able to accommodate the day and time noted for the respective course.Please note, this opportunity is available to begin August 29, 2022.Responsibilities:Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Management, Sessional Instructor’s responsibilities include:

• Develop the course syllabus
• Prepare and deliver weekly instructional lectures, assignments, and examinations relevant to the course taught
• Provide constructive feedback to students, including effective individualized strategies to support student success
• Work collegially as a team member with department and faculty leadership, lab instructors, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Grade assignments and exams
• Maintain regular office hours

Qualifications:

• A PhD or Master’s Degree accompanied by a professional accounting designation
• University-level teaching effectiveness as demonstrated through student evaluations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students
• Proficiency with Google Email and Apps, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience using a learning management system, such as Moodle, and familiarity with educational technologies, with an aptitude to learn other software as required

Interest and Applications:Interested individuals may contact Dr. Alison Yacyshyn, Dean of Management for further information at dean.management@concordia.ab.ca.Application Packages should include:

• Curriculum Vitae and cover letter
• Official transcripts of graduate-level courses and designation confirmation
• Letter describing teaching philosophy
• Recent teaching evaluations, if available
• Names and contact information of three academic and/or professional employment references

The successful candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.Closing Date: Application review will commence immediatelyand continue until the position is filled.Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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