Lecturer | Winter _EI Lean Start Up Customer Discovery

Appointment Details

Course Information

Course
: EI 8007 Lean Start Up Customer Discovery Practicum

Semester/Term
:
Winter 2027

Hours/Section
: 3 hours/ Week/ Section

Estimated Number of Students
: Up to 50 students

a) A full workload half-sessional appointment is for 15 hours in any one semester.
b) A reduced workload half-sessional appointment is for at least 9 but less than 15 semester hours in any one semester.
c) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

Calendar Description

Facilitates students refining their value proposition for the business idea they want to pursue. Assist in developing customer’s interview script to conduct detailed testing of customer problems and product solution assumptions. Through primary market research the students will validate the product market fit for their new venture. Through market research with real customers the students will iteratively refine their business model canvas

Qualifications

Evidence may be requested for all categories.

Education
Applicants must possess: A Doctorate degree in engineering, science or business with a minimum of 3 years in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship OR A master's degree in engineering, or science and a Master of Business Administration with a minimum of 3 years in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Experience
Applicants must have a thorough working knowledge of the process of evaluating and identifying new business opportunities. Practical experience of the application in industry or research is preferred.

Currency
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and/or academic currency in assessing new venture opportunities for technology startups. Applicants need to have good understanding of the regional innovation ecosystem and the resources available to support students in this stage.

Teaching Skills
Applicants must demonstrate ability to teach effectively within a lecture format. Applicant must have ability to guide students and provide counsel as required in order to meet educational/pedagogical goals. Demonstrated ability to teach and advise entrepreneurs effectively.

Interactive Skills
Applicants must have demonstrate ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students; ability to work effectively in groups; ability to resolve conflicts constructively; ability to carry out the duties and obligations of a Contract Lecturer in a respectful manner; ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives; commitment to on-going self-assessment.