Course Information
ENVRSUST 9013 - Building Sustainable Business
This course examines the integration of environmental and social sustainability into corporate strategy, financial decision-making, investment management, and business operations. Emphasis is placed on how organizations balance financial, environmental, and social performance while
identifying opportunities to create competitive advantage, manage risks, and generate long-term business value. Students will explore how sustainability considerations influence corporate decision-making, strategic planning, capital allocation, and the development and implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies.
The course considers the financial and strategic implications of sustainability initiatives, including investments in emerging technologies, climate-related risks and opportunities, environmental performance management, and evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. It also examines the role of corporate governance, responsible business practices, and organizational accountability in achieving sustainable business outcomes.
Please Note that the MES program plans to have two sections for this course:
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One section will be offered in person in the morning between 10:00 and 1:30, during the winter semester 2027 for 10 sessions achieving 35 contact-hours throughout the semester, delivered on an irregular schedule. Classes are scheduled to take place between January 4 and 22, 2027
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The second section will be delivered in class in the afternoon from 2:30 to 6:00 during the Winter semester 2027 for 10 sessions, achieving 35 contact-hours throughout the semester, delivered on an irregular schedule. Classes are scheduled to take place between January 4 and 22, 2027.
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The MES program intends to hire the same instructor for both course sections.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion), an MBA, or a relevant master's degree combined with significant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of professional achievement and senior-level industry expertise in corporate sustainability, ESG strategy development and implementation, sustainable finance and investment decision-making, climate risk management, or related fields.
Affirmation Policy
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/ . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Applying at Western
In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp .
