NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
(DeGroote School of Business)
The Department of Finance & Business Economics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026 Fall session.
Department Contact: Dr. Amir Akbari, Area Chair, Finance & Business Economics.
Course Name(s)/Number(s): V700 Strategic Business Analysis and Valuation
Term: Fall 2026
Number of Section(s) Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
Location (on/off campus): Ron Joyce Centre (in-person)
Projected Enrollment: 4 0 students
Projected TA Support: 4 0 hours
Start Time and Duration: Schedule TBD
Wage Rate: $9,750.00
This course introduces students to valuation methodologies and the underlying principles. Concepts from financial economics, business strategy, accounting, and other business disciplines are applied to develop a systematic approach to analyzing and valuing businesses and business interests. The course includes a review of capital structure and determination of discount and capitalization rates, business analysis, and prospective analysis. Lectures will be supplemented by case analysis and other discussion material.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree and at least 3 years of managerial/professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. preferred in a relevant subject area, teaching experience at McMaster or another university, more than 5 years of related managerial/professional experience.
This position requires regular on-site attendance at a McMaster University campus to support operational requirements. Flexible work arrangements may be available where operationally feasible and in accordance with the University's Flexible Work Guidelines.
*Supplemented Fees- Article 15.02 The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule B of the Collective Agreement. The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount. If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference.
