PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR POSITION - MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
GERALD SCHWARTZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Department of Management in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach Social Entrepreneurship (BSAD 352, fall semester only, 3 credits). The term of the appointment is from September 1 to December 31, 2024.
The Gerald Schwartz School of Business houses three departments and offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams, a thesis-based honours program, a co-op option, and multiple international exchange opportunities. The Department of Management offers Majors and Honours degrees in Management and Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. The focus of the course, Social Entrepreneurship, is how entrepreneurship is combined with the tools of business to create effective responses to social needs, and innovative solutions to social problems.
The Schwartz School is a signatory to PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact.
St. Francis Xavier University is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate universities, nestled in the small Nova Scotia town of Antigonish within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Our historic campus is home to a population of around 4,000 students.
Candidates will be considered based on their combination of education and relevant work experience. Applicants with a completed graduate degree are preferred. Recent teaching or relevant industry/field experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be foremost a collegial and innovative teacher who will excel in an undergraduate, experiential learning environment.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. Applications should be sent via email to:
Dr. Opal Leung
Chair - Department of Management
Gerald Schwartz School of Business
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5
e-mail: [email protected]
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is cancelled.
St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you are selected for an interview for the advertised position, proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required.