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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:
June 12, 2026
Closing date:
June 26, 2026
Anticipated start date:
January 6, 2027

Position description

The Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies/Commerce Department at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time stipendiary appointment to teach a course entitled COMM 4101 – Advanced Topics in Accounting. This course concentrates on advanced accounting theory and relates it to the business realities. Topics may include standard setting, partnerships, government and not-for-profit accounting, corporate liquidation and bankruptcies, and trusts and estates. The course is scheduled on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:20 am in the Winter academic term 2027. The class size is approximately 30 students.

Although the course is scheduled in person on the Sackville (NB) 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.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students. A candidate with a Ph.D. or master’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred; a candidate with a CPA designation will also be considered.

Applications must include:

  • Cover letter describing teaching experience and approach, and knowledge of the course subject matter
  • Curriculum Vitae. 
  • Names and contact information for two references.
  • Proposed Course Syllabus for COMM4101 – Advanced Topics in Accounting, which includes course format, course readings and/or textbook, topics, type of assignments, and assessments. 
  • When submitting the application, use the email subject heading: Part-Time Lecturer: Advanced Topics in Accounting.

Please submit your complete applications as a single, merged PDF file to commerce@mta.ca

Review of complete applications will start on June 26, 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. 

Please indicate your citizenship status in your cover letter for easy reference.