About Us:
We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.
If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.
Who we need:
Reporting to the Associate Dean, BBA On Campus, the Specialization Coordinator for Accounting is a key leadership role within the BBA Program, responsible for overseeing the curriculum and student experience for the accounting specialization. This is a full-time faculty member role, and the incumbent will ensure the program remains aligned with industry standards and best practices. The Specialization Coordinator will represent the accounting specialization with prospective students, current students and alumni, as well as with industry stakeholders, including CPA BC, the Accounting Specialization Advisory Panel, other Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), employers and community groups. The successful candidate will maintain a partial teaching load due to administrative responsibility.
The role is a hybrid position with regular on site attendance at the New Westminster Campus located at 88 6th Street. Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a one-page outline of their teaching philosophy and three professional references.
What you will do:
Specialization Leadership:
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Act as a Course Lead for the Accounting Specialization.
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Provide mentorship and support to other course leads in the specialization stream.
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Conduct quarterly meetings with accounting course leads to discuss curriculum development and course improvements.
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Lead the analysis of student feedback data as it pertains to the specialization and outline an appropriate action plan.
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Sit on hiring committees as required, for the accounting specialization.
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Partner with Student Experience to support the successful career placement of accounting graduates and host special events to profile student talent.
- Attend open house and key industry events to promote the accounting specialization with industry stakeholders, academic and professional associations, accrediting bodies, as well as employers and community groups.
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Review transfer credit equivalency for the accounting specialization.
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Partner with the Student Recruitment and Marketing and Communications teams to ensure the accounting specialization is well understood and promoted.
Industry and Academic Liaison:
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Act as the primary liaison between the Accounting Specialization Advisory Panel and the Faculty.
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Attend and actively participate in CPA West PSI meetings as required.
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Network with other PSIs to ensure best practices are appropriately implemented within the accounting courses.
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Assist in the formation and ongoing operation of the Specialization Advisory Panel.
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Support YU’s alumni strategy as the accounting faculty liaison.
Curriculum Oversight:
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Ensure that all accounting courses are mapped to the CPA competency framework, maintaining alignment with the transfer credit agreement.
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Secure and maintain an annual letter of approval from CPA for the accounting program and the details of the transfer credit approval.
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Support the creation and maintenance of associated curriculum management documentation related to the specialization stream.
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Assist with the review and update of curriculum materials related to the accounting specialization.
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Ensure adherence to all academic policies and appeals procedures.
What you bring:
- 5+ years teaching accounting at the post-secondary level.
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Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and industry professionals.
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Strong understanding of the CPA competency framework and transfer credit agreements.
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Excellent networking abilities and experience with developing and maintaining academic-industry partnerships.
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Must be a member of CPA Canada in good standing.
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Experience working within public practice or industry is preferred.
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Applied research with academic and professional publications.
What's in it for you:
We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.
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Health Benefits
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Dental Coverage
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Retirement Savings Plan
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Competitive Salary Ranging from $95,000 - $105,000 Annually
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Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
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Incentives and rewards
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Career growth
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Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
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Employee and Family Assistance Program
What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville University:
- An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
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The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
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A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
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The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
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An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.
Join us:
We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.
