Sessional Instructor in Calgary

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor(s) to teach Winter 2027 ACCT 421 (Taxation). 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 421 (Taxation) LEC 01 Tuesday/Thursday 15:30-16:45 TUT 01 Friday 09:00-09:50 LEC 02 Tuesday/Thursday 17:00-18:15 TUT 02 Friday 10:00-10:50

The calendar description of the course: Taxation levied on profits, sales, property and estates and its impact upon management decisions. Consideration will be given to the biases and shifts implicit in any system of taxation.

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 421;
• Experience in programs such as Zoom, D2L and other digital education products would be an asset.

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

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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. In particular, we 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.

To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oicteam@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

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