Credit Contract Appointment, Accounting

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies, and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation has approximately 4,000 students and includes the EFMD-accredited Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. The Bissett School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in General Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. Aviation is also part of the Bissett School of Business. The Aviation programs include a Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAM), an Aviation Diploma, and a flight school at our Springbank Aviation Campus. The School of Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Communication Studies with majors in Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations. In addition to the degrees and majors offered in the Faculty, students may take a variety of minors, concentrations, and certificates to complement their major.

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, in addition to twenty courses in foundational business topics and ten general education 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 - Finance major offers students three concentration choices: Financial Analysis, Financial Services, and Investment Fund Management. Students completing the Financial Analysis or Investment Fund Management concentration 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 Qualified Associate Financial Planner ® (QAFP) or Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP) designation.

The Department also offers the Honours Program and a Co-operative Education option in Accounting and Finance.

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance at Mount Royal University invites applications for Credit Contract faculty members in Accounting starting in Winter 2027.

This is a part-time role in the Mount Royal Faculty Association, commencing January 5, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are seeking candidates who can teach various Accounting courses, including but not limited to Financial Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting Practices, Managerial Accounting, and Intermediate Accounting.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating competency and proficiency in teaching
• Preparing class lectures
• Developing and grading course assessments, including quizzes, assignments, exams, and projects
• Invigilating midterm and final exams as per the exam schedule
• Developing and maintaining the course and gradebook on the D2L site
• Maintaining office hours
• Submitting final grades of the class
• Meeting and coordinating with the course lead and the Chair as required
• Completing incomplete exams after the semester ends as required

Qualifications

• A completed Master’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline in business
• A professional certification in Accounting (e.g., Chartered Professional Accountant)
• Teaching experience of accounting courses at the post-secondary or professional level will be preferred
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a teaching demonstration and interview.