The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors for the Fall 2025 semester. 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 otherwise specified as an online course. 

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

ACCT 2210-1 - Managerial Accounting

The emphasis throughout this course is on the uses of accounting and other financial tools in the management of a business. Topics include inventory costing methods, cost allocation, cost behaviour, the contribution approach, pricing, and budgeting. 

ACCT 4010-1 - Advance Financial Accounting I

This course covers the study of mergers and acquisitions using the purchase method, and accounting for intercompany transactions and their elimination to arrive at consolidated financial statements. 

BUS 2120-03 - Business Presentations and Communications

This course develops students' presentation 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. 

BUS 2410-02 - Management Information Systems

This course provides an introduction and understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation and management decision-making. It concentrates on providing an understanding of the tools and basic terminology needed to understand information systems and their role in the business environment. Topics include information systems concepts, a review of information technology concepts, the fundamentals of e-business, planning and development of information systems, and the management of these systems. 

BUS 3330-1 - Integrated Cases in Finance

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.

BUS 3340-1 - Personal Finance

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.

BUS 3660-1 - Entrepreneurial Finance

This course explores the dynamic challenges faced by entrepreneurial firms in securing financial backing to support start-up, development, and growth. The course is organized around the evolution of entrepreneurial companies emphasizing the dynamic nature of the issues confronting these firms. The financial factors that affect entrepreneurial firms at various stages through to the exit decision are considered. Specific topics include the viability of proposed start-up ventures, the potential sources of financing for entrepreneurial firms, financial distress, and the harvesting decision. The key decisions of firms at various phases of their life cycle are examined. A mix of interactive lectures and case discussions is used.

BUS 3710-1 & BUS 3710-2 - Entrepreneurship & New Venture

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.

BUS 3720-1 - Industrial Relations

In this course students study the relationship between the labour force and management in the modern organization. Particular attention is given to the nature and role of trade unionism and collective bargaining. A basic objective of the course is to explore the conditions for effective industrial relations in the process of management.

BUS 4810-1 - Integrated Marketing Communications (WEB)

This course examines how consumer decision-making processes form the basis for promotions. In this context, the course deals with principles for developing advertising campaigns, trade and consumer promotion techniques, and methods for relating optimal advertising and a consistent message across all audiences while maximizing budgets.

BUS 4950-1 - 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.

UNIV 3100 - Entrepreneurship Venture Development

Entrepreneurship Venture Development immerses students in the principles essential for entrepreneurial success, with a focus on shaping business opportunities within a customer-focused framework. Through dynamic and collaborative approaches, participants will delve into the strategic planning of ventures across various sectors, including the unique dynamics of non-profit ventures. This program encourages ideation, prototyping/modeling, and the development of innovative solutions to authentic business challenges. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students will tackle challenges posed by external partners or propose their own, all while developing entrepreneurial acumen within a business-centric framework. This project-based course explores the strategic dimensions of entrepreneurship, embracing business opportunities, and shaping the future of innovative solutions across diverse sectors

GRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

BUS 6510-1 - Global Leadership & Ethics

This course provides students with an overview of leadership research and helps them develop skills required for leadership in today’s complex and dynamic business environment. Key areas of skill development include critical thinking, self-awareness, creativity and problem solving. This course is also intended to advance students’ ability to engage in ethical reasoning and action planning.

BUS 6530-1 - Financial and Managerial Accounting

This course develops students’ proficiency at understanding, interpreting, and using financial statements and other accounting information for the purposes of decision-making. The course employs international standards and addresses how accounting is used in decision-making in a global context.

BUS 6560-1 - International Marketing Management

This course is a detailed examination and application of the marketing function in the era of globalization. Emphasis is given to local consumer behaviour and the cultural, competitive, economic, political, and regulatory environments prevailing within and across world, regional, and national markets. Students will focus on the strategic and operational aspects of marketing including assessment of country attractiveness, mode of entry strategies, multinational product development and management, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and marketing networks and channels.

Qualifications:

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 UPEI 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. 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 
University of Prince Edward Island 
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. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

UPEI 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. UPEI 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 9, 2025.