CORPORATE HACKATHON (MMIE Program)

A Workshop Facilitator position is open at the Smith School of Business to facilitate the Corporate Hackathon workshop in our Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MMIE) program. This workshop takes place in the fall term and is set for Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Kingston.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or Ph.D., and familiarity and professional experience in facilitating similar workshops and/or teaching university courses.

The course is described as follows:

This workshop offers an immersive, hands-on experience in corporate innovation through a corporate hackathon. Participants will engage with a real-world corporate innovation problem provided by a partner company, working collaboratively in teams to develop innovative solutions within a focused timeframe.

The session begins with the introduction of a case study, serving as the foundation for the hackathon. Teams will engage in structured discussions and facilitated brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking and innovation principles to explore and refine their solutions. Facilitators will guide the teams throughout the process, offering insights and feedback to support solution development.

Participants will prototype their ideas, addressing both the technical and business aspects of their solutions. The hackathon simulates the pressures of real-world corporate innovation, with continuous feedback from facilitators to ensure the solutions are viable and ready for presentation.

The event concludes with team pitches, where participants present their solutions to a panel of corporate representatives. This stage provides an opportunity to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback from industry experts. The workshop emphasizes the development of problem-solving, teamwork, and pitching skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that mirrors the challenges of corporate innovation.

Workshop Delivery Dates and Times:

8 hours of live delivery in total.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Compensation

Standard faculty workshop hourly rate of $451.33

Equity Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Andrea McWhirter at andrea.mcwhirter@queensu.ca. Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at Collective Agreements / LoU's / MoA's | Faculty Relations Office (queensu.ca) and at http://www.qufa.ca.

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How to Apply

Deadline for applications:

October 20, 2024

http://apply.interfolio.com/156766

Applicants should submit:

A cover letter that explains your interest and ability to successfully deliver the workshop. Discuss how your previous experience has prepared you to be potentially successful.
Current CV
2 letters of recommendation*
Teaching evaluations if available

*Please list the names and email addresses of your referees on your Interfolio Faculty Search application. Interfolio will send an automated email to your referees and provide them with a link that will allow them to upload their recommendation letters.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Andrea McWhirter, Senior Staffing Officer, via email at andrea.mcwhirter@queensu.ca.

Submit your application to:

Interfolio
http://apply.interfolio.com/156766