University of Lethbridge·Calgary, Alberta
Teach sessional courses in the Dhillon School of Business in areas for which the applicant is qualified. Deliver classes on the Lethbridge campus (normally during the day, occasionally evenings) and/or the Calgary campus (normally evenings and weekends). Provide instruction that encourages students to strive for excellence in the classroom and in applying knowledge to communities and careers
Job Title Dhillon School of Business Sessional Lecturer About the University It’s your time to shine! Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn. We are consistently one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,900 students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, uLethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing uLethbridge as Canada’s destination university. Rank Sessional Lecturer/Instructor Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track
The Dhillon School of Business invites applications for prospective Sessional Lecturer employment opportunities. Please note these positions are not permanent, and involve casual or part-time teaching with contracts issued on a term by term or annual basis. The School offers courses in Accounting, Business Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, General Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Indigenous Governance & Business Management, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Globall Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Non-profit Management, Consulting, Project Management, Health Care Management and Research Methods. Applicants will be considered for positions in the areas for which they are qualified when openings become available; openings may not exist in the current term or the forthcoming year. Classes taught on the Lethbridge campus are normally offered during the day and occasionally evenings; classes on the Calgary campus are normally offered evenings and weekends. We look for dedicated and inspired professionals and educators who encourage students to strive for excellence not only in the classroom but in the way they apply their knowledge to their communities and careers. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Dhillon School of Business is an AACSB Accredited School with approximately 45 full-time faculty members and roughly 1,500 students in a variety of graduate programs, undergraduate majors, diplomas, and certificates. For more information about the School, visit our website at: www.uleth.ca/dhillon. Information about the University of Lethbridge can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/. Qualifications: A graduate degree is required; in some cases a professional designation with significant professional training will be considered, such as a CPA or CFA. Ongoing Professional experience in a related field Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred Position Category Faculty Dhillon School of Business Campus Lethbridge or Calgary Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date 04/30/2028 Open Until Filled Desired Start Date 01/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants To apply to this position, please refer to “Careers at the U” on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/. Applicants must submit: A CV highlighting your professional qualifications, work experience, and any relevant teaching experience (courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught) Previous teaching evaluations, if applicable Two (2) letters of reference from individuals who know you in a professional capacity, or the names and contact information of two people who can act as references and know you in a professional capacity Employment Equity The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation Teaching Evaluations Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please select all discipline(s) in which you are qualified to teach, where qualifications include both the discipline of your academic degrees, and ongoing work experience in the discipline. Accounting Finance Human Resources Marketing Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship and Small Business Global Business Supply Chain Sustainability Business Analytics and Data Science AgriBusiness Leadership and General Management Indigenous Governance and Business Management Not For Profit Management Consulting and Project Management Health Care Management Technology/Digital Transformation in Business International Trade Business Law Other
Graduate degree required; in some cases a professional designation with significant professional training will be considered (e.g., CPA or CFA). Ongoing professional experience in a related field. Previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred. Submit CV, previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), and two letters of reference (or names/contact information for references)
Market context
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