Lecturer, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold at least a Master's degree in management or a field related to teaching innovation and entrepreneurship, and experience in real-world innovation and entrepreneurship activities. Candidates must demonstrate expertise and experience in experiential and community-engaged instruction (including mentoring and coaching), aligned with the Beedie School of Business' strategic priorities of innovation, social responsibility, and global perspective. Experience teaching at an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited business school is an asset. Evidence of ability to build and maintain a network of guest speakers, project judge panels, and partner organizations for student projects is important. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build and maintain teaching topics and materials aligned with rapidly changing content, environments, and teaching platforms/settings (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online). 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 teach eight course sections per year in innovation and entrepreneurship, primarily in the undergraduate program (graduate courses are possible with appropriate experience). These courses are experiential, community-engaged, and include coaching and providing feedback to students and student ventures in academic and/or co-curricular settings.

Possible courses include:

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation: BUS 238
• Introduction to Innovation: BUS 240
• Foundations of Innovation: BUS 338
• Startup Experience: BUS 477
• Innovation and Change Management: BUS 590
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: BUS 714

Teaching faculty members are expected to contribute to the Beedie School of Business' teaching excellence, actively participate in the school's collegial self-governance, and offer assistance and guidance to students and peers. This unique role also benefits from connections and service with the Beedie innovation and entrepreneurship communities through activities such as committee work, advisory boards, etc.

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. 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

Submit applications directly through our in-house application tracking system using this link: https://www.sfu.ca/beedie/about/work-with-us. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 9, 2026.

A complete application must include:

• A cover letter that is responsive to the qualifications and duties of the role, including a statement outlining how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship of teaching and learning align with Beedie's strategic priorities and vision.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae including documentation of teaching experience:
  • institution(s)
  • course titles by term
  • level (undergraduate/graduate/other)
  • role (instructor of record/teaching assistant/other)
• A teaching dossier that includes:
  • teaching philosophy
  • demonstration of your understanding and commitment to maintain content and materials aligned with rapidly changing environments (e.g., artificial intelligence) and teaching platforms/settings (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online)
  • examples of course content demonstrating experiential and community-engaged learning opportunities
  • exemplar relevant syllabi
• 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 innovation and entrepreneurship. 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 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 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 diverse forms of scholarship. 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.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@sfu.ca.

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

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.