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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:
September 1, 2026

Position description

The Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies/Commerce Department at Mount Allison University invites applications for two part-time stipendiary appointment in Sackville to teach COMM 1011A and COMM 1011B – Applications in Business Studies for the fall term. This course introduces core elements and functions of businesses and organizations (herein, organizations) in contemporary society. It considers internal and external influences, pressures and demands on organizations to understand and critically reflect on the contexts in which they operate. It introduces different business and organizational structures, functions, and considers issues of competition and collaboration within and between businesses and stakeholder groups (including governments, sectors/industries, unions and the workforce).  

The course is scheduled with two sections on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 to 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Fall academic term 2026. The class size is approximately 75 students per section. The course should be taught in person on the Sackville campus. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

Candidates should have experience teaching business courses at the undergraduate university level, demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching and engagement, and a graduate degree in Business Studies.  

Application Process: 

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

  • Cover letter describing teaching experience, knowledge of application in business studies, and citizenship status.  
  • Proposed Course Syllabus for Comm 1011 - Application in Business Studies, which includes course 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: Business Studies 

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.