Sessional Instructor - SGMA 409 LEC 01, Winter 2027, Haskayne School of Business

**Description** The **Haskayne School of Business** at the University of Calgary invites applications for a **Sessional Instructor** to teach Winter 2027 SGMA 409 LEC 01 (Cross-Cultural Management) on Thursdays from 14:00-16:50 Classes in the Winter 2027 semester run from January 11 to April 13, 2027. Registrar Scheduled Exams will take place between April 16 to April 27, 2027, if applicable. **SGMA 409 (Cross-Cultural Management)** **LEC 01** Thursdays 14:00-16:50 The calendar description of the course: *"Introduction to the challenges posed by managing in international environments and across cultural boundaries. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of cultural differences; the influence of these differences on organizational processes including leadership, teams, communication, ethics and conflict resolution; their impact on human resource practices including staffing and performance management; and implications for those holding international managerial roles."* The course includes a mandatory international experiential learning component delivered through the X-Culture program. X-Culture is an international experiential learning program in which students work in global virtual teams with students from partner universities in many countries. **Qualifications** * A graduate degree (MBA, MSc, DBA, or PhD) or work experience in a relevant field is required. * Previous experience with teaching at a post-secondary level is required. * Experience teaching in an international context is required (for example, teaching at a post-secondary institution outside Canada, or in a cross-border, multi-institution or international exchange program) is required * Experience facilitating large groups of multicultural students on online platforms is required * Prior experience with X-Culture or a comparable global virtual team program is preferred. To apply, please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link and address your cover letter to the attention of **Liena Kano, Area Chair, Strategy and Global Management**. In support of your application, please provide the following in your application package: * A current CV containing a discussion of relevant teaching and professional experience. * Previous teaching evaluations, if applicable * Names of three references * Any additional information that you may have to strengthen your application and assist in the selection process. Please be aware that the application process only allows for four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. The application deadline is **November 27, 2026**. Please note that consideration of applicants may begin before the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. While we accept all applications for this vacancy, we may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The amount of remuneration is calculated according