Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3110U - Introduction to Taxation - Fall 2026

Ontario University Athletics; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa seeks a Sessional Lecturer to teach BUSI 3110U - Introduction to Taxation in Fall 2026. Reporting to the Dean, the lecturer will deliver a university-level course using technology-enhanced learning and inclusive teaching strategies.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching the course, preparing and grading all materials, and being available for student consultation. The position is limited term and falls under the PSAC collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation with tax expertise and a Masters or PhD in Accounting.
• Canadian CPA designation with tax expertise and a Masters or PhD in Business or Business Administration/Management.
• Canadian CPA designation with expertise in tax.

Responsibilities

• Teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated course per the description.
• Deliver course using a technology-enhanced learning approach with inclusive teaching strategies.
• Prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments; be available for student consultation.

Skills

CPA knowledge

Tax knowledge

Case writing

Data analytics in tax

Inclusive teaching

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Undergrad teaching

Classroom management

Remote teaching ability

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Masters/PhD in Accounting with tax

Masters/PhD in Business Administration with tax

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3110U - Introduction to Taxation - Fall 2026

Tracking Code: req2143

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Sections: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: August 4, 2026

Closing Date: August 17, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: BUSI 3110U - Introduction to Taxation

Location of classes: North Campus

Course Start Date: September 8, 2026

Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer providesinstruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and IT.

To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website.Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellentteaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at theundergraduatelevel.

Required Skills:

• Human skills and technical competencies aligned with CPA professional competencies
• Familiarity with CPA Competency map expectations for tax
• Familiarity with case writing methodology and critical thinking
• Ability to introduce technology and data analytics in the context of taxation
• Aproven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teachingstrategies
• Evidenceof an ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellentcommunication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationshipswith a range of faculty, staff and students
• Candidates will havedemonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students in a Bachelorof Commerce program
• Demonstratedknowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
• Demonstratedability to deliver classes remotely (if required), using online modalitiessuch as Google Meet
• Excellentorganizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery,the marking of assignments and exams and the ability to respond to studentenquiries in a timely manner

Education:

Candidatesmust meet at least ONE of the following qualifications:

• Have a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD in Accounting with expertise in tax; OR
• Have a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD in Business or Business Administration/Management with expertise in tax; OR
• Have a Canadian CPA designation with expertise in tax.

Expertisein tax can be reflected by a degree in tax, completion of the CPA In-Depth TaxProgram, field experience in tax, and/or experience teaching tax at theuniversity level. Candidates should document the nature of their expertise intax in their covering letter.

Experience:

• Experience teaching in a commerceprogram at the university level is an asset, particularly in tax courses.Candidates should document their experience in their cover letter andshould include course outlines and formal teaching evaluations, ifavailable
• Field experience in tax is consideredan asset
• Preferencewill be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellenceexperiences in a commerce in a post-secondary environment
• Provenexperience managing large classes and diverse populations
• Experiencecoordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or2SLGBTQ+.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist.For more informationabout the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of theMississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada