Sessional Instructor - McDougall Faculty of Business - Fall 2025

Competition Number:
66SI25
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
McDougall Faculty of Business
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Fall 2025
Term:

September 3, 2025 - December 4, 2025

The McDougall Faculty of Business at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ has openings for sessional instructors for the Fall 2025 semester. Full-time and term contract Faculty Members are encouraged to apply and may be considered if there are no members of the Sessional Roster who have Right of Recall or applied for the position and have met the qualifications. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.


Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person unless indicated as Web.


Fall 2025:

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

ACCT-1010-1 Intro Accounting – Part I, T/TH 2:30-3:45pm 
This course introduces the accounting model and basic accounting concepts and principles needed to read, analyze and interpret financial statements. An understanding of the role of accounting in society will be explored. Sound ethical judgment for financial decision-making will be stressed. Emphasis is on accounting from a "user's" perspective

ACCT-3010-1 Intermediate Accounting, M/W 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 
This course provides in-depth coverage of the accounting standards required for corporate financial reporting for both public and private enterprises. It introduces students to the Canadian accounting environment and the concepts and principles from which Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have grown. Specific emphasis is given to the major asset categories found on corporate balance sheets through extensive coverage of cash, accounts receivable, inventories, capital assets and investments. Other topics covered in detail include current liabilities, revenue and expense recognition, and the statement of cash flows.

Qualifications for teaching undergraduate courses: 
Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree along with demonstrated expertise in the course subject or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to applicants with a relevant PhD.

Qualifications for teaching graduate courses: 
For 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, with priority given to applicants with a PhD. For applicants without a PhD, senior management experience in the course topic is required. Prior experience with teaching the relevant course, or closely related courses, will be considered an asset.

For courses in Accounting, applicants must be a practicing CPA.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI McDougall Faculty of Business Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.


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 they 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 shortlisted will be contacted.

Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed, to: 
deanbusiness@upei.ca 
Attention: Tarek Mady
Dean, Faculty of Business 
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ 
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.

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 May 28, 2025. 
 

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.