Lecturer - Accounting and Finance Programs

Company Overview:

Acsenda School of Management (ASM) is a private higher education institution offering degree programs in business, hospitality, and management in the province of British Columbia, Canada. With international students from over 50 different countries, ASM is committed to teaching excellence and quality programs that prepare students to work in selected sectors of the global labour market and providing an international perspective on learning and individualized attention to supporting student success.

Primary Purpose:

The primary responsibilities of this full-time academic role are to teach courses in the area of specialization, to provide leadership to students in that field of study, to assist the director with the administration of the concentration and courses in field of expertise, to serve or chair committees, to contribute to the curriculum review process; to serve as a representative of the subject area externally; and to bring forward opportunities to enhance our programs and the reputation of ASM through professional and community connections.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Teach courses in subject area of expertise exemplifying high quality and student-focused instruction.
• Render 37. 5 work hours per week (as a full-time employee) inclusive of teaching and onsite consultation hours to be determined between the employee and the supervisor concerned.
• Review courses in the concentration area working with faculty and the program Director to ensure courses are up to date and current with academic knowledge and professional practice.
• Provide leadership and guidance to students in the specialized field (concentration).
• Keep current in field of expertise through research and/or practice.
• Assist the Director with course and program administration related to the area of academic expertise.
• Promote the development of ASM and its programs through professional and community connections.
• Serve on and lead institutional committees to contribute to the scholarly and professional culture of ASM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Teach a full-time course load (12 courses/year) as assigned by the Director/VPA according to the standards and key roles and responsibilities set forth in the Faculty Handbook.
• Review, develop, evaluate and recommend standardized syllabi, course outlines, textbooks and other instructional materials for adoption in the curricula in field of specialization.
• Assist the Director in attracting, selecting, retaining and developing faculty, and assist in mentoring new faculty members teaching courses within the field of specialization.
• Participate in regular faculty meetings and contribute to faculty development.
• Act as Advisor to the student club established under the specific area of discipline.
• Act as key contact with the relevant professional body and networks to promote communication and awareness of ASM programs in the field and opportunities for career pathways for students and graduates; develop proposals for course articulation with the key professional bodies in the field.
• Plan and support intra and extra-curricular student activities including case competitions and other events that promote learning and development in the field of study.
• Contribute to BCCAT Articulation process, attend BCCAT Committee meetings and provide academic expertise in the course-by-course evaluations for the purpose of transfer credits and articulation agreements.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of ASM Curriculum and program development through active involvement on Curriculum Committees and ensure courses and course resources are current with academic knowledge and practice in the field.
• Serve on at least one other ASM standing or ad hoc committee.
• Complete and submit proposal and course information required for articulation with the relevant professional associations.
• Update related course syllabi in the ASM Learning Management System (Moodle).
• Conduct, write, and disseminate research or engage in scholarly activities - academic, professional, or pedagogical - to keep current in the field and to contribute to the development of teaching and learning in field.
• Support student retention initiatives.
• Active participation in institutional meetings, training, and professional development.

This role will require the incumbent to perform the duties on site on campus or in the physical office. At the direction of the company, this role may from time to time be required to work remotely, (away from the physical office location). Regardless of work location key targets, tasks, goals, and projects must be delivered in accordance with position description and area or entity OGSM (Objective, Goals, Strategies and Measures).

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills:

• Educational Experience: A master's degree in the related discipline (Doctoral level degree preferred, and required for graduate level courses).
• Two years or more of directly related post-secondary level teaching experience.
• Professional Experience: 5 or more years of related professional/industry experience.
• Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.

Technical skills:

• Ability to relate concepts to business practice in the field of expertise.
• Ability to employ current pedagogical techniques including blended learning and use of electronic resources.
• Research methods skills.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty and with others.
• Understanding of different cultures and how to promote cross-cultural learning.
• Leadership skills in motivating students and other faculty members in the field.
• Interpersonal, influencing, and networking - tact & diplomacy and the ability to persuade others to consider things in a different way.
• Planning & organizing - preparation of course syllabus, course materials selections, and weekly lessons.
• Classroom management.
• Public presentation and speaking skills.
• Use of technology for educational delivery and use of learning management systems.

Concentration Specific Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA).

Individual Capabilities/Competencies:

• Analytical and well-developed critical thinking skills.
• Collegiality.
• Results focused and compliance driven.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Strong coaching and counseling skills.
• Well-developed cross-cultural skills.

ASM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and busine.