Assistant Professor, Accounting

Mount Royal University Career Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting. The role involves teaching and developing an industry-focused accounting program. The successful candidate will engage with industry partners and contribute to departmental priorities. This tenure-track position starts on July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Completed MBA or Master's in Accounting required.
• Chartered Professional Designation in Accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced accounting courses.
• Contribute to the development of an experiential learning-integrated accounting program.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Accounting

Requisition #

999730

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

FT or PT

Hybrid Work

Inapplicable (MRFA position)

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University (MRU) grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. MRU has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller classes, a robust liberal education, and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor’s degrees and 38 majors. MRU provides exceptional teaching, personalized learning, and a strong foundation of experiential learning. We strive to become one of Canada’s top destinations for undergraduate studies.

MRU is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation. The city is located less than a one-hour drive from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Calgary brings a dynamic metropolitan city, cheerful Western hospitality, and wondrous natural beauty.

MRU is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning, and research experiences of the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About The Faculty Of Business, Communication Studies And Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3,899 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and the Aviation program with a Flight School. The School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of four majors: Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About The Department Of Accounting And Finance

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. The BBA – Accounting major prepares students for careers as professional accountants in public practice, corporate enterprises, and public institutions. Students completing the BBA – Accounting major can graduate by completing six core accounting and four optional accounting/finance courses. Alternatively, students can choose accounting courses to be prepared for direct entry to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). The BBA – Accounting program also includes an Honours Program and a Co-operative Education option.

About The Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 1, 2025. This position will be hired into the Teaching-Service (TS) work pattern. The TS work pattern includes teaching (the equivalent of eight (8) three-hour classes per week each academic year) and service at the Department, Faculty, and/or University levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced accounting courses and contributing to the development of an industry-focused, experiential learning-integrated accounting program, which may expand in the future.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of our accounting team and contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities. As MRU considers developing industry connections to be a critically important part of our programs, the selected candidate may be required to actively liaise with industry partners and professional associations on behalf of the department and the Bissett School of Business.

Qualifications

The following attributes are required:

• 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 an accredited post-secondary institution
• A Chartered Professional Designation in Accounting such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Proficiency in teaching in post-secondary institution or equivalent
• Practical professional experience in accounting
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• A willingness to mentor and coach students
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience or background in curriculum development, preferably in industry-focused experiential learning, complying with CPA competency map requirements.

Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: The selection committee will start reviewing the applications from March 10, 2025, until the position is filled.

A complete dossier, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching proficiency, and the names and contact information of three (3) references, must be submitted as a single PDF document.

Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999 CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.