Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Accounting

Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Accounting

Tracking Code: req2148

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate

Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Accounting - ($83,000 - $98,000). Final base salary will reflect individual candidate’sexperience and qualifications.

Posting Date: July 21, 2026

Closing Date: August 3, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Ontario Tech is committed to fostering technology with a conscience and sustainability. We recognize the profound impact that technological innovations can have on society, the environment, and human well-being. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate how they can integrate this concern/issue into their academic pursuits. This may include incorporating discussions of ethical considerations, social responsibility and sustainability into course curricula, conducting research that addresses pressing societal challenges or promotes sustainable business practices, and engaging with interdisciplinary initiatives that seek to harness the power of technology for positive social change. Additionally, candidates should articulate their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the finance field and their willingness to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to advance these shared goals.

Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment, and the candidate should have demonstrable skills in the integration of technology and AI into teaching and be able to model those skills in their own teaching and pedagogy. Duties will include preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and workshops, preparing and marking assignments, tests and examinations, responding to student inquiries, maintaining regular office hours, invigilating tests and examinations along with providing service to the university such as through committees. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistant(s) or mentorship of students in case competitions. The successful candidate will be expected to follow an 70% teaching and 20% service and 10% other workload for the year.

The Faculty is unique in Canada integrating Business and Information Technology strategically within the one faculty and offers honours undergraduate degrees in Commerce (Co-Op) with majors in OBHR, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Technology Management. Additionally, we offer a Bachelor in Information Technology, with majors in Networking and Security, Game Development and Interactive Media, and Technology Management. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Business Analytics and AI (MBAI), Master of Financial Data Analytics (MFDA), Master of IT Security degree with an Artificial Intelligence focus (MITS). MSc and PhD programs in Computer Science are offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and IT, and Science. The Faculty also now offers a new PhD in Cybersecurity. Information about the Faculty of Business and IT can be found at https://businessandit.ontariotechu.ca//index.php.

Required Skills

• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students

Required Education

• Applicants shall possess a graduate degree, preferably a PhD or terminal degree, in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Management, Finance, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with specialist qualifications in the areas of financial accounting and managerial accounting

Required Experience

• Relevant industry experience, university-level teaching experience in hybrid or online delivery, and professional certification such as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and UOIT Faculty Association. UOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 9/1/2026

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