IFA1905H | MFAcc Sessional Lecturer

Job Tittle: IFA1905H MFAcc Sessional Lecturer 

Date Posted: 06/27/2024

Closing Date: 07/19/2024

Req ID: 38393

Job Category: Sessional Instruction

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga 

Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation / MFAcc

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) 

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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA

MASTER OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION

SESSIONAL LECTURER – FALL/WINTER 2024/25

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

The Master of Forensic Accounting Program is a 10-course program offered at the graduate level, primarily on a distance education basis, using a problem-based learning model supplemented by web- and email-based sessions. The Program currently has the following Sessional Lecturer position available for the Fall/Winter term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. No late applications can be considered.

Posting date: June 27, 2024

Closing date: July 19, 2024

Course title: Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessment & Investigation, Data Analytics & Security (IFA 1905H)

# of Positions: 2 (Instructors)

Class schedule: Online sessions will typically be scheduled on Tuesdays from 19:00-22:00 EST/EDT

Dates of appointment: November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

Description of course: 

IFA 1905H will provide a continuation of the examination of fraud, and its investigation, as well as rubrics for the assessment of fraud and approaches to fraud prevention. The second half of the course will be devoted to an examination of the use of computers for data analysis and analytics in forensic matters, as well as their use in cybercrime, and how computer security can be protected and maintained. The understanding and the roles required of a forensic accountant in these matters will be considered.

IFA 1905H will be taught online in 8 once-per-week, interactive sessions, 3 hours in length, followed by an invigilated examination in the 9th week. There will also be an individual assignment and a group assignment.

Position description:

Instructor

The Instructors in the course will be responsible for liaising with the MFAcc Director and/or his nominee when required. New program development as per the requirements of the curriculum mapping. Meeting with students on-line for three hours per week for a total of 8 weeks using the Program’s preferred online systems (Quercus, Adobe Connect, Zoom). Answering emails from students on a short-delay basis at other times during the week, as required. Consultation with the Director and other Instructor when appropriate.

Minimum qualifications: Preferred qualifications are either PhD in relevant discipline (completed) or for non-University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualifications, professional designation or professional experience. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Salary: $17,267.74 for the course, however divided accordingly between the Instructors

Anticipated enrolment: 20-25

Minimum TA support: 45 hrs

Please submit an application and current Curriculum Vitae (including valid email address) to:

Michelle R. Bailey, Program Coordinator

MFACC Program Office, Innovation Complex, Room 2218

University of Toronto Mississauga

3359 Mississauga Road

Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6

[email protected]

No late applications can be considered. A valid email address is required, and applications may be submitted electronically to the email address above. 

Only applicants who have been chosen for a position will be contacted.

Additional information:

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 38393]

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