Assistant Professor in Accounting

Business Schools Association of Canada (BSAC); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sprott School of Business at Carleton University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting for a tenure-track position starting on July 1, 2027. Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong record in research and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering courses, researching, and contributing to the academic life of the unit.

Applications must be submitted as a PDF document to [e-mail] by August 31, 2026. Carleton University values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, with a preference for Canadians and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Strong record of research or clear potential for innovative scholarship.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program.
• Potential to supervise graduate students at the master’s and doctoral level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses to a culturally diverse student body.
• Participate in the ongoing development of academic programs.
• Maintain an active research program.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Innovative Research

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Collaborative Research

Education

PhD in Accounting

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

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Assistant Professor in Accounting

Carleton University, Sprott School of Business

Preferred Start Date: 2027, July 1st

The Sprott School of Business invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor beginning July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and graduate courses to a culturally diverse student body, supervise graduate students, maintain an active research program, and participate actively in the ongoing development of our academic programs in a highly collegial environment.

About the Academic Unit

The Sprott School of Business is committed to excellence in research and teaching and holds accreditation from AACSB. Faculty at Sprott have recognized expertise across a broad range of accounting-related areas, including the accounting profession and careers, governance and accountability, measurement and impact, performance management, social and sustainability accounting, taxation, and voluntary disclosure, among others. The School offers a diverse portfolio of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with a concentration in Accounting, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, Master of Accounting, Master of Science in Management, and PhD in Management. Additional information about the Sprott School of Business is available at https://sprott.carleton.ca/.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a PhD, or equivalent, in Accounting. Candidates close to completion will also be considered.
• Demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, innovative and scholarly research, including the ability to develop an externally funded, high-quality research program consistent with AACSB expectations for a doctoral-granting business school.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence, or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrate commitment to, or strong potential for, service, including committee work, curriculum development, or accreditation activities (e.g., AACSB).
• Demonstrate potential to supervise graduate students at the master’s and doctoral level.
• Demonstrate contributions, or strong potential for contributions to the academic life of the Unit.
• Demonstrate experience and/or potential in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the discipline and across the university community.
• A Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Research and/or professional experience in taxation.
• Ability/strong potential to engage in collaborative research with existing members of the Unit.
• Demonstrated engagement or liaison with business, government, and/or professional accounting associations.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF document to [e-mail] by August 31, 2026. The application package must include:

• A sample of research publications and/or working papers.
• A record of teaching experience and effectiveness if applicable.
• A statement that identifies your strengths and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities.
• Three letters of reference required, which must be submitted directly by the referees to the email address above and received by the application deadline.
• Applicants should also indicate whether they are currently, or will be by the starting date, legally eligible to work in Canada.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority, and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact [e-mail] as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.