Course - ENVRSUST 9013 001

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About Us

The Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES), is an interdisciplinary initiative supported by the Faculty of Science (host faculty), Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Social Science, and other contributing faculties. It is home to the Master of Environment and Sustainability program and the graduate Specialization in Environment and Sustainability.

Course Information

ENVRSUST 9013 – Building Sustainable Business

This course considers different business concepts with environmental sustainability as a backdrop. The emphasis is on decision making and business analysis including investments in technologies, product development trade-offs, climate change (carbon and risk management), and the alignment of environmental strategy with the corporate strategy. The course addresses social aspects such as supply chain accountability and employee safety.

More information on the program is available at https://www.uwo.ca/mes/program_components/courses.html

Please Note that the MES program plans to have two sections for this course:

• semester 2026 for 11 sessions achieving 38.5 contact-hours throughout the semester, delivered on an irregular schedule. Classes will be delivered Mondays and Tuesdays January 5-6, 12,13 and 19-20; February 9-10, 23-24 and March 10.
  
• The second section will be delivered in person in the afternoon from 2:30 to 6:00 during the winter semester 2026 for 11 sessions, achieving 38.5 contact-hours throughout the semester, delivered on an irregular schedule. Classes will be delivered Mondays and Tuesdays January 5-6, 12,13 and 19-20; February 9-10, 23-24 and March 10.
  
• Please indicate in your cover letter for which section(s) you are applying (it can be for both). It is important to note that if two different instructors are appointed to this course some coordination between the instructors will be needed — the MES program is expecting a minimum of 80% of overlap between the two sections.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.

Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion) or an MBA and a demonstrated record of high performance and expertise in the specific subject area of any course for which they apply.

Applying at Western

In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.

In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.

Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.