Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3131U - Intermediate Financial Accounting III - Fall 2026
Tracking Code: req2222
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Number of Sections: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC
Posting Date: August 20, 2026
Closing Date: September 2, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
Course Name and Number: BUSI 3131U - Intermediate Financial Accounting III
Location of classes: North Campus
Course Start Date: September 8, 2026
Course End Date: December 23, 2026
Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and IT.
To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.
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Candidates must have a Canadian CPA designation.
Required Skills:
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Excellent technical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of IFRS and ASPE
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Familiarity with the requirements of the CPA Competency Map (to ensure adequate development of relevant competencies in BUSI 3130U – Intermediate Financial Accounting II)
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A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
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Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
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Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
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Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students in an accounting program
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
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Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Google Meet
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Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
Education:
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Hold a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD or DBA in Accounting; OR
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Hold a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD or DBA in Business or Business Administration/Management with demonstrated experience in accounting; OR
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Hold a Canadian CPA designation, coupled with at least five years of field experience in accounting
Experience:
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Experience teaching accounting at the university level
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Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences in an accounting program in a post-secondary environment
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Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
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Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until September 2, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
