Tenure-track faculty positions in financial accounting

University of Ottawa; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent bilingual university in Canada seeks applications for a tenure-track position as a Professor in financial accounting. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D., a CPA designation, and a demonstrated ability to teach in French. The role involves teaching, conducting research, and supervising graduate students, with a commitment to securing research funding. Competitive salary starting at $99,377 and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for research funding

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in accounting or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach college-level accounting in French.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in financial accounting.
• Conduct research and secure funding in accounting-related areas.
• Supervise PhD students and engage in departmental service.

Skills

Teaching in French

Research funding acquisition

Intermediate and advanced financial accounting

Bilingual communication

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting or related discipline

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

The Telfer School of Management invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in financial accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing on July 1st, 2026. Title of position: Professor in financial accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The rank is commensurate with experience.

Duties

Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions: teaching, research, and academic service activities.

• Teaching activities include: i) strengthening quality teaching activities; ii) having excellent pedagogical practices and teaching-related scholarly activities; iii) providing an active contribution to increase our graduate programs and interdisciplinarity; and iv) supervising graduate students.
• Scholarly activities: Applications are invited from candidates with a proven strong capacity in securing competitive research funding, and who can maintain lofty standards of excellence with an active research agenda in the field of accounting and related areas such as auditing.
• Graduate student supervision: Supervise students in the Accounting and Control field of Telfer's Doctorate in Management and in the Accounting field of Telfer's MSc in Management.
• Academic service activities: The candidate will be an active member of the Accounting and finance section. Administrative duties will be agreed upon with the section and the Dean.
• Preferences: The preference will be given to candidates with strong ability to teach in both official languages.

Terms: Vacant tenure-track position

Compensation and Benefits

Wage: The salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location and Contact

Location of work: Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Desmarais Hall, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Telfer Recruitment Team, Telfer School of Management, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in accounting or in a related discipline.
• Professional designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - Canada
• A master's degree in accounting or a related field, together with a CPA designation held for at least three years, may be considered.
• Work experience: A high-potential research program as demonstrated by articles published in high-quality and high-impact peer-reviewed journals in Accounting and related areas such as auditing. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a track record of success in attracting competitive research funding and an active engagement in the academic community.
• Language: Excellent communication skills in French. Passive knowledge of one's second official language (English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.
• Other: Demonstrated ability to teach intermediate and advanced financial accounting in French at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including in Telfer's CPA program. In-depth knowledge of IFRS and ASPE is required. The ability to teach in English in these programs is an asset. These positions also require familiarity with the CPA Professional Education Program, and an interest in contributing to the management of the Telfer CPA program, including recruitment, program delivery and liaison with professional accounting institutes. These positions also require the ability to adapt course content to CPA accreditation requirements.

Application Deadline

Applications received prior to September 3, 2025, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the positions are filled.

Application Materials

Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a brief research statement showing alignment of the research program with Telfer's vision, 4) a brief statement of teaching philosophy, 5) recent teaching evaluation reports, and 6) the names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

More Information

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal. General inquiries and reference letters may be sent to [e-mail].

About Telfer

The Telfer School of Management is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin people in the heart of Ottawa, the capital of Canada, a G7 nation. Offering a bilingual environment, our school is the proud academic home to some 4,300 students, 98 full-time faculty members, and more than 30,000 alumni. We are driven by a passion for putting sustainability and social responsibility, healthcare innovation, workplace well-being and entrepreneurship at the centre of business decision-making.

At Telfer, everything we do - from teaching to research to policy advice - is firmly aligned with helping Canada reach its potential. We believe that better business practice means a better Canada and, ultimately, a better world.

About uOttawa

Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (French-English) university in the world, with 10 faculties and more than 45,000 students registered in undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies. Renowned for its expertise in public policy, health sciences, and law and social justice, uOttawa benefits from its close proximity to the seat of the federal government and to diplomatic missions, vibrant and innovative healthcare and technology sectors, and the head offices of major national associations.

The University is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and all qualified candidates with the skills to engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

The University provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations. The University is proud of its bilingual tradition and offers related language programs and support.