COMM 341: Operations Management

Normai; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Smith School of Business at Queen’s University invites applications for a term adjunct instructor to teach COMM 341 – Operations Management in the winter term at the main campus. The position involves teaching one or more sections, totaling 3 hours per week (two 1.5 hour sessions) from January to April 2027.

Each section has up to 89 students; candidates should have a Master’s degree or PhD and several years of related teaching experience; prior university teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD; several years of related experience; and experience teaching university courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach COMM 341 – Operations Management in the winter term at the main campus.
• Deliver 3 hours per week across two 1.5 hour sessions for each section.
• Manage sections with up to 89 students and coordinate scheduling as listed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

A term adjunct position is open at the Smith School of Business for an instructor to teach at our main campus in a lecture style undergraduate course in the Commerce program. The position is to teach Operations Management (Comm 341) in the winter term. There are multiple sections available. Teaching one (1) of these sections of COMM 341 will entail teaching 3 hours per week, in two 1.5 hour sessions (24 classes in a term), from January to April 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach 100% of one or more sections of COMM 341 with a maximum enrollment of 89 students.

COMM 341 – Operations Management

In order to deliver products and services to customers, an organization must organize its operations in an effective and efficient manner. This course develops skills in operations management by integrating material across functional areas, introducing new managerial concepts and applying rigorous problem solving techniques. Topics such as process improvement, quality management, supply chain management, and project management are considered for manufacturing and service firms.

The open section(s) for COMM 341 have been scheduled in the winter term as follows:

001 Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and Fridays 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
002 Tuesdays 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and Fridays 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
003 Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and Thursdays 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
(Please indicate which section(s) you are applying for in your application.)

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or PhD; several years of related experience; and experience teaching university courses.

Compensation

The salary for a term adjunct teaching one section of a course in our Commerce program is $13,856 (excluding vacation pay). This salary is pro-rated based on course credit.

Smith School of Business

Smith School of Business is one of the world’s premier business schools, with an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality. Our MSc and PhD programs in Management attract highly qualified research-oriented students in many fields of study. Our undergraduate Commerce program has among the highest entrance standards in Canada, and is widely viewed as the country's best undergraduate business program. Queen’s has gained international recognition for its MBA and executive education programs, and is fully accredited by AACSB and EQUIS. The learning environment at Queen’s is supported by outstanding computing, library, and research facilities.

Smith School of Business has a number of established research centres and institutes that support a wide range of research interests, including the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact, and the Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI. It is a part of a world-class ecosystem in Analytics and AI that was awarded the 2020 Informs UPS George D. Smith Prize for Innovation in Higher Education. Smith is a member of the Council of Business & Society , an organization of leading business schools with global reach committed to positively changing the world at the crossroads of business, society, and the planet. We also have substantial ties to industry, government, non-profits, and other higher education institutions, including a large network of industry experts on the Smith Advisory Board , to enhance the impact of research, teaching, and service.

Smith School of Business is committed to cultivating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive academic and work environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and equity, such that all members of our community feel safe, possess a strong sense of belonging, and are empowered to thrive.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Equity Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [e-mail] .