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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:
April 22, 2026
Closing date:
May 8, 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 a part-time stipendiary appointment in Sackville to teach a course entitled COMM2201 - Fundamentals of Marketing. This course stresses the meaning of products and services to the consumer recognizing that a consumer orientation is essential for effective decision making. Core topics include the marketing mix, differentiation, and segmentation. Students have the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in analysis, report writing, and presentation skills. The course is scheduled with 2 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 60 students per section.

The course is scheduled in person on the Sackville campus.

Qualifications/Skills:

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

Application Process:

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

  • Cover letter describing teaching experience, knowledge of foundational principles in Marketing, and citizenship status. 
  • Proposed Course Syllabus for Comm 2201 Fundamentals of Marketing, which includes course format, course readings and/or textbook, topics, type of assignments, and assessment. 
  • In addition to the proposed syllabus for Comm 2201, a Course Syllabus for another marketing course already taught by the applicant may be included (not required).
  • 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: Marketing

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

A review of complete applications will begin on May 8, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.