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Mount Allison University

Part-time Lecturer - Department of Commerce

Department:
Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
Opportunity type:
Academic (part-time)
Position title:
Part-time Lecturer - Department of Commerce
Classification:
Part-time lecturer
Supervisor's title:
Department Head
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Closing date:
April 10, 2026
Anticipated start date:
January 1, 2027

Position description

The Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies/Commerce Department at Mount Allison University invites applications for two part-time stipendiary appointments in Sackville to teach COMM 1411A and COMM 1411B – Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making.  This course introduces quantitative tools used in business decision making and the conventions and terminologies used in the application of these tools. Topics include discounting, markups and markdowns, breakeven analysis, interest calculations, and the mathematics of finance. The course is scheduled with two sections on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 to 10:00 am and 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the Winter academic term 2027. The class size is approximately 75 students per section. 

Although the course is scheduled in person on the Sackville campus, the possibility of delivering the course in a hybrid format (in-person and online) or synchronously online (fully online on the days/times) may be considered. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

Candidates must have experience teaching quantitative courses at the undergraduate university level, demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching and engagement, and a graduate degree in Management Sciences/Finance.  

Application Process: 

Candidates must submit the following as a single, merged PDF to commerce@mta.ca: 

  • Cover letter describing teaching experience, knowledge of Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making, and citizenship status.
  • Proposed Course Syllabus for Comm 1411 - Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making, which includes course description, learning outcomes, pedagogy, format, course readings and/or textbook, topics, type of assignments, and assessment.  
  • Curriculum Vitae. 
  • A teaching dossier (e.g., teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching ability).  
  • Names and contact information of three individuals who will submit reference letters.  
  • When submitting application, use email subject heading: Part-Time Lecturer: Quantitative Analysis 

A review of complete applications will begin on April 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.