Part-Time Academic (BUSI 5003 - Personal & Professional Effectiveness I: Self Management & Enga[...]

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Halifax is seeking a Part-Time Academic to teach the BUSI 5003 course. This role involves delivering lectures, preparing tests, and providing consultation for students. The ideal candidate should have relevant teaching experience and expertise in emotional intelligence and communication skills. This position contributes to the MBA program, fostering effective leadership among students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or academic administration.
• Availability for consultation and team collaboration.
• Understanding of self-management and leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer the BUSI 5003 course.
• Conduct lectures and prepare tests.
• Consult with students during office hours.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Team dynamics understanding

Conflict management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course from Sep – Dec, 2025. Class is currently scheduled for 8:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. on Fridays. The preference is for an in-person Face to Face class, however online live instruction could be considered under unique circumstances.

BUSI 5003 – Personal & Professional Effectiveness I: Self Management & Engagement

The Personal and Professional Effectiveness (PPE) curriculum was developed using input from our Employer Partners and Advisory Council and is honed through continuous feedback from these stakeholders. This ensures that our students have the relevant, practical leadership skills and behaviours they need to be effective in the workplace. Anchored by the core pillars of self-management, engagement, complexity and innovation, the curriculum provides you with the opportunity to explore and develop skills and behaviours related to responsible leadership and career management. Beginning with Orientation, the PPE curriculum spans the 22 months of the Corporate Residency MBA program. The format of the PPE curriculum is innovative, applied, professional and experiential.

This course is delivered to our full-time MBA Corporate Residency students. The MBA Corporate Residency is a career launching program. The goal of BUSI 5003 Self-Management & Engagement is to get students ready to thrive on their 8-month residency co-operative education experience with a major corporate employer. The course focuses on emotional intelligence, EDI, understanding team dynamics, managing conflict, communication skills and giving / receiving feedback.

The Part-Time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation. The part-time academic should be available for a three-hour lecture and two hours per week for consultation with students. Additional meetings with the team of faculty teaching fall MBA courses may be required (approximately 1.5 hours / month). The part-time academic reports to Dr. Hamed Aghakhani, the MBA Program Director.