Sessional Lecturer - MFDA 5500G - Financial Risk Management - Spring 2026

Tracking Code: req1977

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 1, 2026

Closing Date: April 22, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: MFDA 5500G - Financial Risk Management

Location of classes: North Campus
Course Start Date: May 11, 2026
Course End Date: June
22, 2026

Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer
provides instruction to graduate 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 graduate level.

Required Skills:

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 should demonstrate a strong record of excellence in teaching at the graduate level, particularly in finance, financial data analytics, or business programs
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:

Applicants must hold (or be near completion) of a PhD in Finance, Economics, or related field with a strong finance focus.
FRM or CFA professional designation would be an asset.

Experience:

Candidates must have experience related to FinTech (Financial Technology) and/or financial data analytics. This experience can be demonstrated by one or more of the following:
- Experience teaching university-level courses in finance, FinTech, and financial data analytics. Experience teaching in a Canadian post-secondary environment is preferred
- Scholarship in the field of finance, as demonstrated through publications, preferably in peer-reviewed journals; and/or
- Professional work experience in the field of finance,
  FinTech, and financial data analytics

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 22, 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