COMM 414 - Management Control

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 instructor to teach Management Control (COMM 414) in the Winter term. The successful candidate will teach 100% of one section (up to 55 students), typically 3 hours per week across either two 1.5‑hour sessions or one 3‑hour session, January–April 2027.

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD required.
• Several years of related experience.
• Experience teaching university courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach COMM 414 – Management Control in the Winter term at Kingston main campus.
• Teach one section, 3 hours per week (24 classes term) or 3 hours in a week schedule, with up to 55 students.

Skills

University teaching

Course delivery

Communication skills

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 Management Control – COMM 414 in the winter term. There are two sections available. Teaching one (1) section of Comm 414 will generally entail teaching 3 hours per week, in either two 1.5 hour sessions per week (24 classes in a term), or one 3 hour session per week (12 classes in a term), from January to April 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach 100% of one section of COMM 414, with a maximum enrollment of 55 students.

COMM 414 – Managment Control

Management control is the process of assuring that the resources of the organization are used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of its objectives. This course deals with the design and implementation of accounting and non-accounting related controls from a managerial perspective. Through the use of case analysis, the course focuses on the broad aspects of policy for management control. This course is appropriate for those who plan to become professional accountants, management consultants, and leaders of organizations

The open sections for COMM 414 have been scheduled in the Winter term as follows:

Sections:

001 – Wed 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
002 - Mon 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM / Wed 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
(please indicate which section(s) you are interested in teaching)

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] .