Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3550U - Systems Analysis and Design - Fall 2026

Ontario University Athletics; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa seeks a Sessional Lecturer for BUSI 3550U - Systems Analysis and Design, Fall 2026. You will design and teach an undergraduate course, using technology-enhanced learning and inclusive teaching strategies, delivering and grading all course materials and assignments.

The appointment emphasizes strong SDLC experience, project management skills, and ability to mentor students in a university setting. Location: North Campus, with a start date of Sept. 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.
• A demonstrated high level of prior experience with the systems development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Project management skills including Agile, Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Waterfall methodologies.
• A high degree of understanding of Business Process Modelling skills using BPMN or UML.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Systems development lifecycle (SDLC)

Project management

Business Process Modelling (BPMN/UML)

Education

Graduate degree in Business Information Systems or related field

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3550U - Systems Analysis and Design - Fall 2026

Tracking Code: req2131

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 12, 2026

Closing Date: August 25, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: BUSI 3550U - Systems Analysis and Design

Location of classes:

North Campus

Course Start Date: September 8, 2026

Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturerprovides instruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business andIT.

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.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.

Required Skills:

• A demonstrated high level of prior experience with the systems development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Project management skills including Agile, Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Waterfall methodologies
• A high degree of understanding of Business Process Modelling skills using BMMN or UML.

Education:

• A graduate degree with a focus on Business Information Systems OR other/related degree and significant work experience (5 years +) in IT leadership or consulting.

Experience:

• A demonstrated high level of prior experience with systems analysis and design. Candidates can demonstrate their experience by providing details about their teaching experience in this area; their research in this area; and/or professional work in this field.
• Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
• Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences in a commerce program in a post-secondary environment

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.

Job Location:

Oshawa, ON, Canada

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, 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/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, 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 information about 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 the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.