Non-credit Instructor - Business Analysis

University of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Calgary Continuing Education seeks qualified instructors for Business Analysis Certificate courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. These non-credit teaching appointments are contract positions without benefits beyond minimum Employment Standards.

Courses include BAF 120, BAF 110 and a pool of related BA courses taught online via hybrid delivery. Successful candidates will teach adult learners using D2L and Zoom, and may be added to the instructor pool for future terms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, information systems, project management, organizational leadership, adult education, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of recent professional experience in business analysis.
• Current IIBA certification required; CBAP preferred.
• Knowledge of BABOK and current business analysis methodologies.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with e-learning tools and platforms (LMS, video conferencing) such as Desire2Learn, Zoom, Teams.
• Experience teaching adults in post-secondary, professional or workplace settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop or adapt course content based on approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Create effective lesson plans with real-world examples, activities, assessments and evaluations.
• Use Desire2Learn for course delivery, materials, and student communication.

Skills

Master's degree in business/IS/PM/lead

Business analysis experience

IIBA certification

CBAP certification

BABOK knowledge

Communication

LMS use (Desire2Learn)

Zoom

Teams

Adult education/teaching

Education

Master's degree in business/IS/PM/leadership/adult education

Tools

Desire2Learn

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting instructors (contract/term positions) for Business Analysis Certificate courses in the 2026-2027 academic year.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors¿all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course Details

Please click on the links below for more information about course descriptions, learning outcomes, course hours and schedules.

BAF 120 Working with Business Stakeholders
Spring 2027: April 5 to April 21, 2027
Online Hybrid delivery

BAF 110 Defining Business Needs
Spring 2027: May 31 to June 16, 2027
Online Hybrid delivery

Business Analysis Program Instructor Pool

We are also accepting applications from qualified candidates interested in teaching the following Business Analysis Certificate courses in future terms:

BAF 130 Business Requirements

BAF 140 Designing Sustainable Business Solutions

BAF 150 Evaluating Solutions and Measuring Business Value

BAF 160 The Role of an Integrated Business Analyst

Course delivery modality:

Online Hybrid, including asynchronous learning activities and scheduled live online sessions.

Successful candidates may be added to the Business Analysis instructor pool and considered for future teaching opportunities as they arise.

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

1. Develop or adapt course content based on approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
2. Create effective lesson plans that incorporate real-world examples, applied learning activities, assessments, presentations, and evaluations.
3. Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, posting course materials, and communicating with students.
4. Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions with interactive activities, where applicable.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in business, information systems, project management, organizational leadership, adult education, or a related discipline is required. An equivalent combination of graduate education and directly relevant professional experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of recent professional experience in business analysis.
• A current International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) certification is required. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide and current business analysis methodologies, frameworks, and practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing e-learning tools and platforms (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Zoom, Teams, and similar.
• Experience teaching, facilitating, or training adult learners in a post-secondary, professional, or workplace setting is an asset.

In your application, please indicate which Business Analysis course(s) you are interested in teaching and how your expertise aligns with the course content. Applicants may indicate interest in the Spring 2027 teaching opportunities, the instructor pool, or both.

Application deadline: November 2, 2026.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands‑on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start‑ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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