Lecturer, Business and Society

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have high teaching potential demonstrated through experience and/or expertise, professional development, effort, and enthusiasm at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in business and society, including business sustainability. Teaching experience at an AACSB/EQUIS accredited Business School and applied relevant work experience in a business environment or a community organization is an asset. The successful candidate has an ability to engage diverse learners in the classroom using innovative and experiential pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research and current sustainable business practice. The successful candidate will help Beedie deliver on its commitment to “prepare graduates to make responsible decisions and contribute to regenerative and reconciled economies by considering the systemic impacts of their decisions now and in the future.”

We will accept applications from candidates that hold a doctoral-level degree or at minimum a Master's degree in management or a discipline directly related to the core subjects to be taught. Candidates should also demonstrate teaching experience that aligns with the Beedie School of Business’ strategic priorities of innovation, social responsibility, and global perspective. This is a teaching-focused position, and the appointment and subsequent performance reviews will emphasize teaching and educational contributions. Research activity and scholarly publication are not expected as part of the role.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to teach eight course sections per year in the Business and Society area, including business sustainability. The courses seek to address a range of topics related to: systems thinking, socio- and ecological resilience, life cycle thinking, voluntary standards and regulatory trends, sustainability strategy, corporate sustainability performance, governance and oversight of sustainability, sustainable supply chains, and change agency. The area is also committed to honouring both Indigenous and Western worldviews in its courses. SFU operates on a trimester system and a lecturer is expected to teach during all three terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. A typical load is three courses in each of first two terms and two courses in the remaining term and may include core Business and Society courses, including BUS275 - Business in a Sustainable Society and BUS716 - Sustainability, offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels respectively.

The lecturer will have responsibility for the preparation and instruction of a range of undergraduate and graduate level courses and may be called upon to provide leadership in curriculum development. Teaching faculty members are expected to contribute to the Beedie School of Business’ teaching excellence, actively participate in school’s collegial self-governance, and offer assistance and guidance to students, peers, and the academic community through activities such as committee work, mentorship, and co-curricular learning opportunities such as coaching a case competition team.

About Beedie

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q̓ íc̓əy̓), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

The Beedie School of Business is a dynamic academic community, recognized for its excellence in teaching and learning and its internationally impactful research. SFU Beedie is among the top one per cent of business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation from both AACSB and EQUIS, a distinction that reflects our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. SFU Beedie is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and offers a full range of programs at the undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and executive levels. We pioneered Canada’s first Executive MBA, Management of Technology MBA, as well as North America’s first EMBA in Indigenous Business Leadership.

SFU is Canada’s top university for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit according to the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026 rankings and ranks among the world’s top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities. With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver, SFU offers a strong research environment and is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 and top family-friendly employers.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted directly to our in-house application tracking system via the link here: https://www.sfu.ca/beedie/about/work-with-us. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 3, 2026.

A complete application must include:

• A cover letter that offers details on how your profile aligns with the position’s qualifications and duties, including those outlined above.
• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (including details of teaching).
• A teaching dossier including teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching potential and/or experience in business sustainability. We encourage the inclusion of prior and/or prospective syllabi, samples of assessments used to evaluate student performance (e.g., individual and/or team assignments, projects), and your efforts and commitment to improving your teaching practice. You may wish to demonstrate how you would address some of the core topics through prospective reading lists and materials, activities, or other means. While we do not require course evaluations, applicants selecting to include course evaluations should include all evaluations, including all written comments, from all courses taught in at least the most recent two years of teaching.
• A statement outlining your perspective on Beedie, including its pillar and calling on social responsibility and Indigeneity commitment, as well as SFU’s strategic priorities concerning upholding truth and reconciliation, engaging in global challenges, and making a difference for BC. You are also asked to include your personal goals for impact stemming from teaching and service, including engagements and contributions outside of the classroom.
• Names and email addresses of three referees who are willing to provide reference letters in support of your application and can provide insight on your potential for teaching excellence in business sustainability. SFU will contact referees directly.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Lecturer Rank is $98,340-$114,241, dependent on experience. Benefits are in addition to this range.

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, medical leave) may affect an individual’s teaching effectiveness and related contributions. Candidates are encouraged to explain how these circumstances have affected their experiences in their applications. SFU also values mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity through previous institutional initiatives, curriculum design, and other contributions is considered an asset.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

SFU offers a range of benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. For details, please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits, and Service page. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. Applicants requiring accommodations, or with questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations are encouraged to contact the Faculty Relations Advisor in Faculty Relations.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you have any questions, please contact adminco@sfu.ca.