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The Faculty of Business at the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® has openings for sessional instructors for the Winter 2026 semesters. 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 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.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

ACCT3120-1 Cost Accounting (M/W 4:00-5:15pm)
Topics include standard costing, budgets, flexible budgets, variance analysis, pricing, relevance and decentralization, and transfer pricing. This course will also incorporate case studies to highlight the application of methodology.

ACCT4020-1 Advance Financial Accounting II (T/TH 10:00-11:15am)
This course covers the accounting for partnerships, municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations, trusts and estates, and foreign exchange transactions.

BUS2120-3 Business Presentations and Communications (T/TH 8:30-9:45am)
This course develops students’ presentations 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.

BUS3010-01 Business Law—Part I (Part I, W 5:30-8:15pm)
This course offers students a basic introduction to the legal system and, in particular, the areas of tort, property, and contract law. A major portion of the course is devoted to the study of the legal implications of contractual issues in business endeavours. Legal cases are used, when applicable, to illustrate principles of law.

BUS3330-1 Integrated Cases in Corporate Finance (T/TH 4:00-5:15pm)
The main focus of the course is the application of financial concepts to realistic business situations through the use of business cases. The principal areas covered will be financial analysis, financial forecasting, valuation, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and derivative securities.

BUS3340-1 Personal Finance (M/W 2:30-3:45pm)
This course provides students with theoretical and practical information regarding personal financial planning including budgeting, personal taxation principles, the use and cost of credit, the importance of saving, investment strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, real estate and mortgages, and the use of property and life insurance.

BUS3350-1 Canadian Public Admin. (T 5:30-8:15pm)
Canadian Public Administration will provide an overview of how the Canadian public sector works, including federal, provincial, and municipal organizations. Specifically, the focus will be on management, budgeting, and operations, with emphasis on accountability, transparency, and the professional public service.

BUS3710-1 & BUS3710-2 Entrepreneurship & New Venture (T/TH 1:00-2:15pm and T/TH 10:00-11:15am)
This course is a study of the nature and background of entrepreneurship, and the process involved from idea to opportunity to new business venture. Students are expected to study the environment in which entrepreneurship flourishes from both the perspective of the entrepreneur and of the economic system. The generation of ideas and opportunities is discussed, as well as the subsequent transformation of an opportunity into a formal business plan. The course concludes with an examination of the process of implementation of the business plan and the management of the new business which results. Extensive case analysis is required.

BUS4320-1 Applied Investment Management (T 5:30-8:15pm)
This course examines the various investment assets available to the individual, with a focus on the practical aspects of investing, and also considers important theoretical concepts necessary for a full appreciation of investment management. Major topics include the financial markets, financial intermediaries, types of investments, the purpose of a stock exchange, and market theories. Students undertake a fundamental analysis of a public company's common shares and present an investment recommendation.

BUS4390-1 International Finance (W 5:30-8:15pm)
This course examines international finance and applications from a business perspective. Some of the key topics include foreign exchange markets, world capital markets (including banking), the use of derivatives, risk management, globalization, and foreign direct investment.

BUS4440-1 Market Research (T/TH 8:30-9:45am)
This course will introduce students to the practice of market research. Specifically, students will understand the role and importance of market research in evidence-based decision making, will practice evidence-based market research, and will develop the skills to develop and report on evidence-based market research plans.

BUS4650-1 Project Management (M 5:30-8:15pm)
Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. The course emphasizes the design, scheduling, budgeting, and management of projects from a variety of fields.

BUS4770-1 International Marketing (T/TH 1:00-2:15pm)
This course addresses global issues that confront today's international marketer and presents concepts relevant to all international marketers. The focus is to develop a managerial understanding of international marketing and the competitiveness of Canadian and Island businesses in the global market. It provides a view of world markets, their respective consumers and environments, and the marketing management required to meet the demands of dynamic international settings.

BUS4950-2 Business Research I (WEB) 
This required course examines the general methodology of conducting business research. The student will use the principles acquired in class to prepare and present a substantial paper on a research topic chosen in consultation with a faculty supervisor.

UNIV3200 Entrepreneurship Venture Implementation (F 11:30am-2:15pm)
Entrepreneurship Venture Implementation is a standalone but companion course with UNIV-3100. It provides students with a diverse set of skills and strategies for further developing and refining their startup ventures. The course offers interactive sessions, mentorship, and industry insights to serve the varied needs of startup ventures, including scaling, market entry, and other aspects of entrepreneurial development.

GRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

BUS6540-1 Financial Management (M 12:30-3:15pm)
This course provides students with a broad overview of corporate finance and financial markets. The focus is on the conceptual and analytical techniques necessary for making financial decisions with particular emphasis on information collection, problem-solving, and decision-making skills inherent in the finance function. Key concepts include the relevance of financial markets to the firm, understanding the relationship between risk and return and its importance in all financial decisions, and learning how to value financial and real assets and the impact on a company.
 

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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 
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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. ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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.

¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 April 23, 2025.