Sessional Instructor - ACCT 217 Multiple Lectures, Winter 2027, Haskayne School of Business

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Teach ACCT 217 Introductory Financial Accounting during the Winter 2027 semester, including the assigned lectures and tutorials. Align and cooperate fully with the course coordinator in this coordinated, multi-section course.

Job details

Description The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor(s) to teach Winter 2027 ACCT 217 (Introductory Financial Accounting). Classes in the Winter 2027 semester run from January 11 to April 13, 2027. Registrar Scheduled Exams will take place between April 16 to April 27, 2027, if applicable. ACCT 217 (Introductory Financial Accounting) LEC 03 Monday/Wednesday 15:30-16:45 | TUT 03 Friday 11:00-11:50 LEC 05 Tuesday/Thursday 09:30-10:45 | TUT 05 Friday 13:00-13:50 LEC 06 Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-12:15 | TUT 06 Friday 14:00-14:50 LEC 07 Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-13:45 | TUT 07 Friday 15:00-15:50 The calendar description of the course: "Introduction to accounting for business organizations. Reporting of financial results of operations and financial position to investors, managers, and others. Emphasis on the use of accounting information for decision making." ACCT 217 is a multi-section coordinated course. The successful candidate will be expected to fully align and cooperate with the Course Coordinator. Qualifications Completion of a related undergraduate degree is required; Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation from Canada is required; Previous post-secondary accounting teaching experience is required; Preference will be given to applicants who have previous experience teaching ACCT 217; Experience in programs such as Zoom, D2L and other digital education products would be an asset To apply, please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link and address your cover letter to the attention of Michael Wright, Area Chair, Accounting. In support of your application, please provide the following documents: A current CV containing a discussion of relevant teaching and professional experience. Previous teaching evaluations, if applicable Names of three references Any additional information to strengthen your application and assist in the selection process. Please be aware that the application process only allows for four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. The application deadline is November 4, 2026. Please note that we may begin interviewing candidates 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. Requirements on Employment Outside of Alberta | PEOPLE AND CULTURE | University of Calgary. 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Requirements

Applicants must have a related undergraduate degree, a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, and previous post-secondary accounting teaching experience. Previous ACCT 217 teaching experience is preferred; experience with Zoom, D2L, and other digital education products is an asset.