Sessional Instructor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Area, Haskayne School of Business

Position Description

Applications are invited to apply for the Sessional Instructor position teaching the Entrepreneurship & Innovation course in the Spring 2020 session. This semester runs from May 1, 2020 until June 30, 2020.

ENTI 405: New Venture Startup, Monday & Wednesday, 18:00-20:45, SH 268

This course is linked to a pedagogy research project. Students learn about venture startups from the context of a business ecosystem. The course engages students in a series of projects with consumers, entrepreneurs, city leaders and others, along with guest lectures. The goal is to experience a business ecosystem from multiple perspectives, with the goal of identifying strategies to successfully start a business. The research project will focus on the design and implementation of the student experiences, as well as the impact of the pedagogy on student learning.

Qualifications:

• Experience with or interest in community-based project learning pedagogy is preferred
• MBA degree or equivalent is required, and doctoral degree work would be preferred
• Work experience in the field of entrepreneurship or business is preferred
• Previous post secondary teaching experience is a requirement
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, high impact teaching methods is preferred
• Willingness to support the research project activities through data collection is required

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

To apply, submit a letter of application to the attention of Michael Robinson, Area Chair, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Area and apply online.

In support of your application, please provide the following:

• A current CV containing a discussion of relevant teaching experience (courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught)
• Previous teaching evaluations, if applicable
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Evidence or description of any community engagement you have been involved in
• Any additional information that you feel would strengthen your application and assist in the selection process

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. We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.