Sessional Faculty, Accounting

Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the entrepreneurially minded, who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring, innovative career-focused educational experiences for students, no matter where they live or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in a business environment where your voice matters and your ideas are important.

If you care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development and growth of innovative, career relevant programs, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

**Who we need**

Reporting to the Associate Chair, BBA Accounting Specialization, we are hiring a Sessional Faculty member to teach 2-3 accounting courses per term on-site. You will deliver existing, modern, engaging and fully developed course material. You will assess student performance and create a positive and inclusive learning environment aligned with our mission of championing student success.
- Sessional Faculty are required to work on-site at the New Westminster Campus located at 88 6th Street beginning July 2025. Each session is 11 weeks long with classes running between 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and are assigned based on instructor availability._

**What's in it for you**

Influence and impact. This is a unique opportunity to teach university-level accounting courses while balancing other professional or academic commitments. As part of a progressive, private university that is redefining education for a national and international student body, you will play a key role in shaping the future of aspiring CPAs. You will help students build a strong foundation in accounting that aligns directly with CPA requirements, contributing to their success, course engagement, and overall university experience.

Recognition and career development. Yorkville is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. This is a visibly impactful, reputation-building role with real-world impact, focused on meeting the diverse needs of students, disrupting traditional programming, and nurturing collaboration. You want to join a place that inspires change, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates.

**As our new Sessional Faculty, you will**:

- ** Foster inclusive, engaged learning.** You will implement inclusive teaching practices that value and respond to the diverse needs and experiences of learners. Your approach to assessment will include a variety of effective methods to support and measure student learning. Additionally, you will use the University's learning management system (Brightspace), classroom technologies, and digital resources to enrich the teaching and learning experience.
- ** Elevate and optimize Accounting course development and delivery.**You will contribute to curriculum development and course revisions to meet CPA program requirements and maintain articulation standards. You will collaborate with academic and student services, teaching and learning design teams, and program leadership to deliver quality education.
- ** Support student success.**You will offer academic advice and guidance to students by holding regular office hours to support learning outcomes. You will provide timely, constructive feedback and responses to correspondence.
- ** Expand your knowledge.** You will engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development, leveraging information from various sources, including student evaluations of learning, to identify areas for growth as an educator. You will contribute to and learn from interactions within and outside of your department, participating in meetings and events as needed.
- ** Leverage expertise**. You will collaborate cross-functionally with academic and student services, teaching and learning design, program leadership, and student services to meet our high delivery and evaluation standards and ensure the integrity of the learning experience.
- ** Contribute to our growth as an exceptional post-secondary institution.**You will work with administrators and colleagues to advance your academic area and enhance the Yorkville community. You will contribute to promoting core values, distinctive capabilities and a positive culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness. You will uphold the integrity of academic and university policies and comply with provincial and federal l