Part-Time Academic (BUSI 6258: Global Financial Institutions) - Fall 2026 at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (BUSI 6258: Global Financial Institutions) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3394P

Department/Unit

Finance

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A qualified Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course from Oct 25th to Dec 9th, 2026. Class is delivered online in the Fall semester on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (approximately). The course is delivered intensively over a six-week period and is offered fully online, with synchronous (live) sessions in Microsoft Teams and asynchronous materials hosted on Brightspace. This is an MBA elective open to Faculty of Management graduate students across program streams.

Global Financial Institutions is an introduction to the world of global finance. It has been designed to give a theoretical background to topics such as financial institutions, bank management, financial regulation, and financial crises. Throughout the course, application to real-life examples will be used extensively. By the end of the course, students are expected to have an understanding of historical patterns in global markets and their impact on current events. Also it is expected that by the end of this class, students are able to connect seemingly unrelated events in global markets and institutions and identify how they are impacted by similar factors.

This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success. The Part-Time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation. The part-time academic should be available for class lectures and two hours per week for consultation with students. Additional meetings with the team of faculty teaching MBA courses may be required (approximately 1 hours / month). The part-time academic reports to Dr. Hamed Aghakhani, the MBA Program Director.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A relevant Masters or PhD degree is required. The successful applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and practical experience as well as established a consistent record of effective teaching. The successful applicant must be able to incorporate industry perspectives / themes in the course. Excellent oral/written and presentation skills are required. The successful candidate must also be able to meet the Faculty of Management’s accrediting body (AACSB) academic or professional qualification requirements.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$8,260 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

Sept - Dec 2026

Open Date

06/19/2026

Close Date

07/26/2026

Open Until Filled

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