Two-Year Limited Term Senior Lecturer (Finance)

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University invites applications for a two-year limited-term Senior Lecturer position in Finance. The role involves teaching a range of finance courses in the BBA program, with a workload of nine three-hour classes per week and service responsibilities at the faculty level. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in finance and demonstrate proficiency in teaching, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid professional development

Fully equipped recreation centre membership

Health and dental benefits for positions over six months

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in finance from an accredited post-secondary institution is required.
• Proficiency in teaching finance at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, including preparation of course outlines and grading.
• Maintain instructor office hours and participate in course meetings.
• Engage in service at the Faculty and Academic-unit level.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance

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Job Title

Job Type

Limited Term

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

8/14/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3,899 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and the Aviation program with a flight school. The School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of four majors: Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About the Department of Accounting and Finance

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. The BBA - Finance major offers students three concentration choices: Financial Analysis, Financial Services, and Investment Fund Management. Students completing the Financial Analysis or Investment Fund Concentrations are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation upon graduation. After completing all courses in the Financial Services concentration, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the Bissett School of Business invites applications for a two-year limited-term Senior Lecturer position in Finance. The Senior Lecturer should be able to teach a wide range of Finance courses that are offered in the BBA (Finance) program. The annual workload of a Senior Lecturer includes course instruction, the equivalent of nine (9) three-hour classes per week each academic year, and engagement in service.

Teaching times will vary and may include both daytime and evening classes.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery, including preparation of course outlines, teaching all assigned classes, preparation of lessons and course assessments, invigilation of examinations, grading of assignments, quizzes, and examinations, development and maintenance of a course on D2L site, including a running grade book.
• Administration: maintenance ofinstructor office hours, input of final gradeson course completion, participation in scheduled course meetings with other faculty.
• Service: engage in service at the Faculty- and Academic-unit level including, but not limited to, course coordination, attendance at Academic Unit and committee meetings, mentoring student case competitions, organizing guest speaker events, and participating in Faculty Council and its standing committees.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• A master’s degree in finance from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Proficiency in teaching finance at an accredited post-secondary institution

Additionally, the successful candidate will have several of the following attributes:

• Professional experience in finance
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• A willingness to attend academic development seminars

A complete dossier, including curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of proficient teaching) must be submitted as a single PDF document.

Closing date: The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Note: MFRA positions are not part of the hybrid work program

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. MRU also boasts one of Canada's elite Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited programs. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.