Sessional Lecturer BUS 394 001 (Entrepreneurial Finance) - Winter 2026

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach BUS 394 – Entrepreneurial Finance for the Winter 2026 semester. This part-time role requires in-person lectures with a maximum class size of 48 students, emphasizing entrepreneurial financial strategies. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree, CFA designation, and superior communication skills. The position includes a collaborative teaching environment and support for student engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate or PhD in a relevant discipline, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• CFA designation preferred.
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline, assignments, and evaluate student work.
• Deliver 26 lectures and maintain a collaborative classroom environment.
• Provide regular support to students and office hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate or PhD degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Job description

Position Details

Sessional Lecturer BUS 394 001 (Entrepreneurial Finance) - Winter 2026
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251986SS
Position Title Sessional Lecturer BUS 394 001 (Entrepreneurial Finance) - Winter 2026
Faculty/Department Hill and Levene Schools of Business
Unit Business Admin-Other
Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791
Job Family Category Sessional
Number of Vacancies 1

The Paul J. Hill School of Business at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach BUS 394 – Entrepreneurial Finance in person during the Winter 2026 semester. The course analyzes how entrepreneurs and their financial backers can spot, create and manage value. Topics include sources of capital, cash flow forecasting, sensitivity analysis, valuation methodologies, financial contracts and careful negotiations, and different strategies for growing or exiting a venture.

The Winter semester class period is from January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026 with the final exam period running from April 16 to 29, 2026. Maximum enrollment for this course is 48 and a Teacher Assistant may be provided if requested and available. Please note that receiving a TA is not guaranteed and applicants should be prepared to teach without a TA.

Course Modality: In-person. Course Dates and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Duration: Winter 2026. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus for each of the 26 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, and offer regular office hours for students each week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades on time.
• Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
• Delivering 26 75-minute lectures throughout the semester (unless otherwise discussed with the Associate Dean).
• Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
• Providing regular support to students on course work as required before and after each class, during office hours, and as required by students.
• Meeting all submission deadlines as outlined by the Hill School of Business.
• Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student-related matters as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

All faculty members in the Hill and Levene Schools of Business are expected to support the mission: “In business education and research, we foster meaningful experiential learning and engagement in local, national, and international communities, and demonstrate commitment to inclusivity and social justice.”

To learn more about the Hill and Levene Schools of Business, please visit the site: https://www.uregina.ca/business/about-us/mission-vision.html

Qualifications

• Graduate and/or PhD/doctorate degree in a discipline relevant to the course subject area (note that a bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant professional business experience may also be considered).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with respect to academic reporting.
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Physical Demands, Pay Grade, Status, and Work Hours: This information is provided in the posting as applicable. The position is part-time (sessional) with in-person teaching on campus.

Work Hours: This course is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The lecturer is expected to teach on campus for each of the 26 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class, and offer regular office hours.

Application Instructions

Special Instructions: For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Hill School of Business, you may upload a new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier or use previously uploaded documents. You do not need to provide new references and transcripts with each application and may use previously uploaded documents.

In the “Other Required Documents” section, please upload at least one previous student course evaluations (preferably for the course you’ve taught before).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work must be performed within Canada.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Contact Information

For further information regarding this competition, please contact Cherie Mutschler in the Hill and Levene Schools of Business at [e-mail].

Dates

Job Open Date: 10/06/2025
Job Close Date: 10/19/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting)

Optional Documents

• Teaching Dossier