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Assistant Professor of AccountingMount Royal University • Calgary, AB, CA
Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Mount Royal University • Calgary, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching advanced courses, including but not limited to taxation, auditing, and advanced financial and managerial accounting.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the accounting team and contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities. As the Department of Accounting and Finance considers developing industry connections to be a critically important part of our programs, the selected candidate may be required to actively liaise with the industry partners and professional associations on behalf of the department and the Bissett School of Business. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or background in curriculum development, industry-focused experiential learning pedagogies, and teaching that complies with the CPA competency requirements.

Applicants can apply in either the teaching-scholarship-service (TSS) or the teaching-service (TS) work pattern, depending on the selection criteria as stated below:

Teaching-Scholarship-Service (TSS) Work Pattern

Faculty in the TSS work pattern teach six (6) three-hour classes per academic year, conduct scholarly research, and provide academic service at the Department, Faculty, and University levels.

Required Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in accounting or a related business discipline, or close to completion of Ph.D. (ABD) from a well-regarded post-secondary institution.
  • An active or emerging research program in accounting or a related business field.
  • Proficiency in teaching in a post-secondary institution or equivalent.

Additionally, the following attributes will be considered to select the ideal candidate:

  • Professional experience in accounting.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
  • A willingness to mentor and coach students.

Teaching-Service (TS) Work Pattern

The TS work pattern requires teaching eight (8) three-hour classes in an academic year and service at the Department, Faculty, and University levels.

Required Qualifications

  • A completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s Degree in accounting or a Master’s Degree in a related business discipline or higher from a well-regarded post-secondary institution.
  • A Chartered Professional Designation in accounting, such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
  • Proficiency in teaching in a post-secondary institution or equivalent.
  • Significant practical professional experience in Accounting.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
  • A willingness to mentor and coach students.

To Apply

Interested applicants must submit the following materials as a maximum of two PDF documents quoting competition # 997206. In the cover letter, applicants should ensure they state whether they are applying for the TSS or TS work pattern. An incomplete application will not be considered:

  • A Cover Letter
  • A current Curriculum Vitae
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  • A current Publication or Working Paper (TSS applicants only)
  • Contact information for three (3) academic or professional references, with at least one reference from academia.

Please submit a MAXIMUM of two PDF documents and title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition # 997206], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 997206, CV.pdf).

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