Instructor, Finance and Quantitative Methods

Vancouver Island University (VIU) invites applications for Sessional Instructor opportunities in Finance and Quantitative Methods within the Faculty of Management for the spring term 2027.

Faculty of Management is seeking applicants who are qualified to develop and prepare lessons; instruct, assess, and grade student achievement in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. We are seeking applicants who have an academic, professional, and industry background in related course content and are qualified to teach a range of courses offered by the Faculty of Management.

The course vacancies for Spring 2027 are:

FNCE 130, Intro to Finance

An introduction to mathematical techniques used to determine the present and future value of cash flows. Topics include the financial management function, operating and financial leverage, working capital, current asset management, and sources of short-term financing.

FNCE 221, Financial Planning

Modelled on the Personal Financial Planning course offered as part of the Certified Financial Planner's (CFP) qualification. Topics include identification of financial goals and priorities, budgeting, credit and debt, risk management, savings and investment, mortgages, buying a home, retirement planning, wills and estate planning, and preparation of a financial plan.

FNCE 330, Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance will present the student with mathematical, statistical, and analysis tools useful in evaluating risk, judging investment proposals, examining fundraising alternatives, and understanding international financial management issues.

QUME 232, Business Statistics I

An overview of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques used in business. Topics include graphing, measures of central tendency, dispersion, sampling, hypothesis testing and regression analysis.

May be filled by more than one applicant. Specify in your application the course(s) you have experience in (professional and/or teaching) and are qualified to teach.

Required Qualifications:

Relevant Master's degrees with relevant industry experience will be required. Demonstrated competency in working effectively in a team-oriented environment. Have a strong focus on teaching and student learning; subject currency; and the ability to be responsive to diverse learning styles, cultural and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Doctoral degree (or ABD) with an appropriate specialization from an accredited institution. International experience; relevant research presentations and publications; professional memberships; relevant applied certifications.

Starting Salary:

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.