Senior Lecturer, Accounting - (997346.4)

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University has grown from  a vibrant college in the 1930s to become  a mid-sized university in 2009. We offer  smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. 

A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.

About the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies

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 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 – Accounting major prepares students for careers as professional accountants in public practice, corporate enterprises, and public institutions. Students completing the BBA – Accounting major can graduate by completing six core accounting and four optional accounting/finance courses. Alternatively, students can choose accounting courses to be prepared for direct entry to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). The BBA – Accounting program also includes an Honours Program and a Co-operative Education option.

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the Bissett School of Business invites applications for a Senior Lecturer position in Accounting. The position is a permanent appointment with an initial probationary period of two (2) years. The Senior Lecturer should be able to teach a wide range of Accounting courses that are offered in the BBA (Accounting) program. The annual workload of a Senior Lecturer includes course instruction, the equivalent of nine (9) three-hour courses, 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 of instructor office hours, input of final grades on 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

• A professional Accounting designation and a minimum of a Master’s degree are required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of applicable professional experience is required
• Candidates should demonstrate excellence in university or college teaching or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Willingness to attend on-campus academic development seminars to strengthen teaching skills.

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 Mount Royal University, 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. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. 

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 and certifications for students, employees and the public.