Assistant Professor - Accounting

SSRN; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Mississauga is seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting to join its Management department. The ideal candidate will establish a funded research program, engage in teaching across programs, and collaborate with faculty on projects. Applicants should hold a PhD in Accounting, demonstrate research and teaching excellence, and adhere to a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Accounting or closely related area at the time of application.
• Demonstrated research excellence with publications in top-ranked journals.
• Evidence of teaching excellence through a teaching dossier and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program funded externally.
• Engage in high-quality research suitable for top-ranked journals.
• Contribute to teaching and doctoral training at the university.

Skills

Research methods mastery

Excellent teaching skills

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Accounting or related area

Job description

Overview

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This appointment is within the tri-campus University of Toronto framework, with cross‑appointment to the Rotman School of Management Accounting Area and collaboration with the St. George Campus.

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative and independent research program that is externally funded and complements existing departmental strengths.
• Engage in high-quality research suitable for top-ranked journals and present work at significant seminars and conferences.
• Contribute to teaching across graduate and undergraduate programs; develop and teach courses, and provide strong teaching evidence through the teaching dossier, evaluations, and materials.
• Supervise graduate students and participate in doctoral training within the department.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students across the Rotman School of Management and other campus units as part of cross‑appointment arrangements.

Qualifications

• A completed PhD in Accounting or a closely related area at the time of application.
• Demonstrated mastery of research methods (theory, empirical, or experimental) and a record of excellence in teaching and research.
• Evidence of research excellence through publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming work meeting high international standards, a strong research statement, conference presentations, awards, editorial activities, or endorsements from referees.
• Evidence of teaching excellence through a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or equivalent evidence; strong referees’ endorsements are welcome.

Appointment and Environment

Successful candidates will join UTM Management as part of the broader tri-campus network (Rotman, UTM, and UTSC) under the Graduate Department of Management. Cross‑appointment to the Accounting Area of the Rotman School of Management enables collaboration with faculty and graduate students at the St George Campus. The department fosters a culture of research, doctoral training, and graduate and undergraduate management education across PhD, BCom, BBA, and HBA programs.

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, a recent writing sample, a teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations), and an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement as described in the posting.

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will request letters of reference automatically after application submission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring timely submission of letters by referees.

Submission guidelines and the application portal are provided by the university’s job site. Please upload CV and cover letter into the designated fields and consolidate additional materials into one or two PDF/MS Word files. For questions about this position, contact the Chair of the Department of Management at the address listed in the posting.

Application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 30, 2025.

Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

UTM and the University of Toronto embrace diversity and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from Indigenous, Black, and racially visible candidates, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse sexual and gender identities are encouraged. Candidates should demonstrate how they will contribute to a diverse campus and curriculum and provide an EDI statement as part of their application. If you have questions about the EDI statement, contact the Department Chair.

In addition, the university provides an accessibility and accommodation framework as required by law. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please contact the university’s careers team.

Important Dates

Application deadline: October 30, 2025.