COMM 405 - New Business Development

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

Job summary

Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston invites applications for a term adjunct to teach an undergraduate lecture in the Commerce program. The assignment covers COMM 405 New Business Development, Section 001, with classes scheduled January to April 2027 and up to 55 students in each section.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree or PhD, possess several years of related experience, and have university-level teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD; several years of related experience.
• Experience teaching university courses.
• Ability to teach undergraduate COMM 405.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of COMM 405 (3 hours per week in two 1.5-hour sessions).
• Deliver lectures, assessments, and feedback for undergraduates.
• Manage class scheduling and student engagement.

Skills

Teaching experience

University teaching

Course development

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 Kingston, in a lecture-style undergraduate course in the Commerce program. The position is to teach New business Development – COMM 405 in the winter term. There is one section available. Teaching this one (1) section of Comm 405 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 section of COMM 405, with a maximum enrollment of 55 students.

COMM 405 – New Business Development

The focus of this course is to provide students with knowledge, skills, and tools that form the basis required to identify, analyze, plan, and execute a new venture activity. It also provides a depth of understanding of the practical realities of new ventures and growing a small business. This course requires a high degree of self-study as the major project involves the detailed analysis, planning and presentation of a business plan for a new venture proposal. Students are expected and encouraged to use this course to assess and plan actual new venture opportunities that they may seriously consider. Guest speakers, cases and concepts will be utilized to allow the student to better understand the exciting and challenging realities of entrepreneurship and managing new ventures.

The open section for COMM 405 has been scheduled in the Winter term as follows:

Section 001: Mondays 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM / Thursdays 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

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] .