Sessional Instructor - MKTG 668.01 SEM 01, Winter 2027, Haskayne School of Business

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach Winter 2027 MKTG 668.01 SEM 01 in the Executive MBA program at the Haskayne School of Business. Courses run half-day on Fridays or Saturdays, every second week, from Jan 22 to May 1, 2027.

Applicants should have an MBA (PhD preferred) and extensive senior marketing leadership experience with digital strategy. Post-secondary graduate teaching experience is required; Zoom and D2L experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• MBA degree or equivalent is required.
• PhD preferred.
• Extensive marketing industry experience at a senior management level with strategic digital marketing engagement.
• Previous graduate-level teaching experience is required.
• Experience with Zoom, D2L and other digital education tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Winter 2027 MKTG 668.01 SEM 01; sessions are half-day on Fridays or Saturdays every second week.
• Deliver lectures on digital marketing topics, including content marketing, inbound marketing, social media and SEM.
• Assess student work and contribute to course design within the program guidelines.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Senior management experience

Digital marketing

Post-secondary teaching

Education

MBA or equivalent

PhD preferred

Tools

Zoom

D2L

Job description

The Executive MBA Program at the Haskayne School of Business

The Executive MBA Program at the Haskayne School of Business is accepting applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach Winter 2027 MKTG 668.01 SEM 01. The lecture sessions would be one‑half day on either Friday or Saturday, every second week, from January 22, 2027, to May 1, 2027.

Examination of digital strategies, tactics, and platforms and their application to marketing and business transformation. Course places a particular emphasis on the strategic application of digital marketing for achieving competitive advantage. Topics include content marketing, inbound marketing, social media, and search engine marketing.

• MBA degree or equivalent is required, and a PhD is preferred.
• Extensive marketing industry experience at a senior management level and active engagement with digital marketing at a strategic level is required.
• Previous post‑secondary teaching experience at the graduate level is a requirement.
• Experience in programs such as Zoom, D2L and other digital education products would be an asset.

The application deadline is November 4, 2026. Please note that consideration of applicants may begin before the application deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

While we accept all applications for this vacancy, we may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Employees of the University are required to be based in Alberta regardless of the modality of the course they are hired to teach.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business, click here.

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.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit‑based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous‑based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders — in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world‑class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution‑wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

Thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.