Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Accounting

at  University of Alberta

Department Alberta School of Business - Department of Accounting and Business Analytics
Posted date January 13, 2025
Closing date May 30, 2025
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Accounting. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
For an appointment at the Assistant Professor level, candidates must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in an Accounting field, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research and achieve teaching excellence; appointment in the latter case will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date. Appointments at a more senior level (Associate or Full Professor) may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. For an associate/full professor appointment, we require a reputation for making high-quality contributions to top accounting journals and evidence of teaching excellence.
Candidates must possess an excellent record or potential for publication in top (FT) journals in Accounting, empirical capability to do Archival or Behavioral research, and evidence of teaching excellence. Consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated the impact of their research, who provide evidence of established teaching skills, and who have a demonstrated record of service at the departmental, institutional, national, and/or international levels. Candidates must have a proven track record of (or interest in) institution building and service in addition to exceptional scholarship in Accounting. Proficiency in English is required. A CPA certificate or general managerial experience will be an asset.
Responsibilities include teaching accounting courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, conducting and publishing research in top tier accounting journals, and service to the School’s academic activities. The Alberta School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development.
The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and learning and external engagement. We are one of the largest business schools in Canada with 70 faculty members, 2100 undergraduate students, and over 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. For more information about the School, please visit our website at https://www.ualberta.ca/business.
For more information about the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics, please see: https://www.ualberta.ca/accounting-business-analytics/index.html.
At the Alberta School of Business, you’ll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community that values collaboration, inclusivity and continuous growth, making it an exceptional place to contribute your talents and expertise.
Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta boasts diverse landscapes from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to wide open prairies and blue skies. The University of Alberta is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton. This city is a vibrant multi-cultural centre with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year-round festivals, reliable public transportation and ample recreation opportunities.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae outlining teaching and administrative experience, any available teaching ratings, and the names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential assessment letters.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.

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