Description
A term adjunct position is open at the Smith School of Business for an instructor to teach at our main campus in Kingston, in a lecture-style undergraduate course in the Commerce program. The position is to teach Management Control – COMM 414 in the winter term. There are two sections available. Teaching one (1) section of Comm 414 will generally entail teaching 3 hours per week, in either two 1.5 hour sessions per week (24 classes in a term), or one 3 hour session per week (12 classes in a term), from January to April 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach 100% of one section of COMM 414, with a maximum enrollment of 55 students.
Course Description
Management control is the process of assuring that the resources of the organization are used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of its objectives. This course deals with the design and implementation of accounting and non-accounting related controls from a managerial perspective. Through the use of case analysis, the course focuses on the broad aspects of policy for management control. This course is appropriate for those who plan to become professional accountants, management consultants, and leaders of organizations
The open sections for COMM 414 have been scheduled in the Winter term as follows:
Section 001 - Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Section 002 - Mondays 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM / Wednesdays 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
(Please indicate which section(s) you are applying for in your application.)
Compensation
The salary for a term adjunct teaching one section of a course in our Commerce program is $13,856 (excluding vacation pay). This salary is pro-rated based on course credit.
Qualifications
Qualifications include a Master’s degree or PhD; several years of related experience; and experience teaching university courses.
Application Instructions
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter that explains your interest and ability to successfully deliver this course. Please tailor your cover letter to show how your previous experience has prepared you to be potentially successful.
- Current CV
- 2 letters of recommendation*
- Teaching evaluations if available
*Please list the names and email addresses of your referees on your Interfolio Faculty Search application. Interfolio will send an automated email to your referees and provide them with a link that will allow them to upload their recommendation letters.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Smith School of Business at Queen's University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
