Job Description

Overview


Williams School of Business



In accordance with article 6.2.2 (Notification of courses) of the Contract Faculty Collective Agreement, applications are invited for the following courses, to be offered during the following session:

Fall 2025

BFN 356 (01) SEED Portfolio

F 16:00 - 18:59

3-3-0 The SEED course has been designed with the objective of providing finance students with themeans to practically apply their knowledge. The course gives students the opportunity to act asinvestment managers, in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of portfolio management.This will be accomplished by having students invest in recognized North American equities, after prudentresearch and consulting with an external advisory board.



Students will apply to the program upon entering their penultimate year. After an application processwhich includes resumes and interviews, students will be selected as Research Assistants. ResearchAssistants have to complete two company analyses, which they will present to their External Board. Aswell, they have to answer any requests their Portfolio Managers may have. Upon completion of a yearas Research Assistants, students will move into the position of Portfolio Managers, conditional upon theapproval of the Faculty Advisor. Portfolio Managers are in charge of setting up the strategy for theportfolio. They are responsible for all buy/sell/hold decisions. Emphasis will be on the importance ofanalysis and presentation, in order to reach consensus among Portfolio Managers, and on the use ofappropriate decision making tools.

BHR 333 (01) Employment Law

F 13:00 - 15:59

3-3-0 This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the key statutes, case law,and adjudicative processes in employment law. Whereas students will be introduced to the theory ofpublic law and administrative tribunals, emphasis will be placed on the practical implications of the legalrights and obligations of the workplace parties. An emphasis is placed on the contract of employmentand the duty to accommodate. Other topics include the law of the following: human rights; employmentstandards; occupational health and safety; workplace accident insurance; pay equity; and, employmentequity.

BMG 221 (01) Business Law and Ethics

TU 13:00 - 15:59

3-3-0 This course introduces students to the subject of law and to some major legal and ethical concernsfor business professionals. This includes contract law, laws of the corporation, employment law, andproduct liability. Case studies will address broad ethical issues such as conflicts of interest, governance,and confidentiality.

BMG 325 (01) Leadership in a Multicultural World

TUTH 13:00 - 14:29

3-3-0 Whether at home or abroad, the business world is becoming increasingly multicultural. Leadersmust foster excellence in their diverse workforce by displaying cultural skills. This course begins bytaking an in-depth look at main leadership theories while reflecting upon their relevance for a variety ofsub-cultures as well as within different international contexts. Ultimately, we introduce some of thecurrent literature on the transferable skills required for successful global leaders. Accordingly, we seekto develop students' cultural intelligence and prepare them for multicultural leadership applications.



Contract faculty members who have seniority points may simply submit a letter of interest via e-mail. Other candidates should submit full applications by e-mail (covering letter, curriculum vitae, and any other materials required to demonstrate that they have the necessary expertise to teach the course) to wsb@ubishops.ca, by

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

, at 4:00 p.m.



Remuneration is $9,560.92, with travel and marking expenses provided where appropriate.



Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.



Bishop's University implements an equal access employment program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies and welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



We will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact humanresources@ubishops.ca.



LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT



Bishop's University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montreal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this privileged location is a constant reminder of the need for continued conversations about the importance of decolonization and reconciliation, not just as abstract concepts, but as difficult ongoing processes to be worked on.