Sessional Lecturer - BUSI 3120U - Advanced Taxation - Spring/Summer 2026

Tracking Code: req2007

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Sections: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: April 16, 2026

Closing Date: April 30, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: BUSI 3120U - Advanced Taxation

Location of classes: North Campus
Course Start Date: May 11, 2026
Course End Date: August 28, 2026

Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer provides
instruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and IT.

To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above:
https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent
teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the
undergraduate level.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will have the following
administrative skills:

Human skills and technical competencies aligned with CPA professional competencies
Familiarity with CPA Competency map expectations for tax
Familiarity with case writing methodology and critical thinking
Ability to introduce technology and data analytics in the context of taxation
A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students in a Bachelor of Commerce program
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets
Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner

Education:

Candidates must meet at least ONE of the following
qualifications:

Have a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD in Accounting with expertise in tax; OR
Have a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD in Business or Business Administration/Management with expertise in tax; OR
Have a Canadian CPA designation and a Masters or PhD in in tax; OR
Have a Canadian CPA designation with expertise in tax

Expertise
in tax can be reflected by a degree in tax, completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax
Program, field experience in tax, and/or experience teaching tax at the
university level. Candidates should document the nature of their expertise in
tax in their covering letter.

Experience:

Experience teaching in a commerce program at the university level is an asset, particularly in tax courses. Candidates should document their experience in their cover letter and should include course outlines and formal teaching evaluations, if available
Field
experience in tax is considered an asset

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario
Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization
and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified
candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,
Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or
2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in
Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada