Term: Part-time, Temporary
Department: EDVP Office
Reports to: Academic Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Expected Salary: $4,000 – $6,000 per section
Reporting to the Academic Director, the successful adjunct faculty candidate will be responsible for teaching and supporting the delivery of academic programs through high-quality, online curriculum development, and online student support and mentorship, ensuring the effective use of online learning environments. The professor is also responsible for analysis of student performance and curricular trends, and internal and external communications.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment on the IBU campuses.
Key Accountabilities/ Duties:
The successful candidate is expected to deliver the following duties but not limited to:
Online Teaching & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging, interactive, and pedagogically sound online courses using the university’s learning management system (LMS) and other tools.
- Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning activities, including discussions, breakout sessions, webinars, and virtual labs (as appropriate).
- Ensure that course delivery aligns with program learning outcomes, accreditation requirements, and institutional standards.
Student Assessment and Advising
- Design and grade assessments such as quizzes, assignments, exams, and presentations, using transparent evaluation criteria.
- Provide timely, constructive, and personalized feedback to support student learning and skill development.
- Offer academic guidance, mentorship, and support through virtual office hours, email consultations, and learning support tools.
- Identify students at risk and coordinate support strategies with academic advisors and student services.
Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance
- Develop new online course materials and update existing content to maintain academic relevance, accessibility compliance, and instructional quality.
- Collaborate with academic leadership and other faculty members to refine learning objectives, assessments, and digital learning activities.
- Integrate emerging technologies, active-learning strategies, and best practices in online pedagogy.
- Ensure all materials meet institutional accessibility standards.
Subject-Matter Expertise & Research Engagement
- Provide current subject-matter expertise in assigned academic areas, incorporating new research, industry trends, and relevant case studies.
- Participate in program reviews, curriculum evaluations, and academic planning initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional development in both disciplinary knowledge and online teaching methodologies.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze student performance data, course evaluations, and learning analytics to identify trends and support continuous program enhancement.
- Prepare academic reports, improvement recommendations, and documentation for internal review.
- Contribute to departmental discussions on pedagogical innovation, student experience, and academic excellence.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with students, academic and administrative departments.
- Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, workshops, and academic events.
Maintain clear, professional, and timely correspondence with all stakeholders
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- PhD in a discipline relevant to IBU’s expanded portfolio of undergraduate (BCom) and graduate (MBA) programs, such as Finance, Economics, International Business, Healthcare, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Business or Management Analytics.
- Demonstrated relevant academic background, research portfolio and a record of teaching excellence.
- Proven experience in high-quality online curriculum development and delivery
- Documented record of scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed academic journals.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing scholarly research and/or significant industry engagement to maintain currency in the field.
- Expertise in the application of emerging digital transformation technologies in business, including Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain, is considered an advantage.
- Relevant industry experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in French language (in addition to English) is considered an asset.
Additional Information
This posting is for a current, existing vacancy at our organization.
Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.
See our website [www.ibu.ca](http://www.ibu.ca) for further information about this new and exciting university.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward in the process.
To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, the organization provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:
- 100% employer paid extended Health & Dental benefits
- 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
- Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Competitive paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
- Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events throughout the year
This position is based in a hybrid work arrangement, with employees working on-site four (4) days per week and the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come on-site as needed and are expected to reside in Ontario and within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
All applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process, artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.
Vega/IBU values and embraces Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Accessibility as fundamental to our mission to educate students for career success in the business world today. Our desire is to ensure that our institution is a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone. We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and are an equal-opportunity employer. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons). If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
