Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Accounting

SSRN; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Accounting. This role requires teaching accounting courses, conducting research, and providing service to the academic community. Applicants should possess a PhD in an accounting field and demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. The position is based in Edmonton and prioritizes an inclusive hiring process. Interested candidates should apply by submitting relevant documents by email.

Qualifications

• PhD in an accounting field (or close to completion).
• Demonstrated potential to publish top–level research.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Conduct and publish research in top–tier accounting journals.
• Provide service to the School’s academic activities.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Research Capability

Proficiency in English

Publication in Accounting Journals

CPA Certification

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Accounting

Job Identification: 3275
Posting Date: 12/01/2025, 09:49 PM
Apply Before: 5/30/2026
Job Schedule: Full Time
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)
Category: Business - Accounting
Position Type: Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)
College/Administrative Portfolio: College of Social Sciences + Humanities
Faculty/Department: Business

About the Team

The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, is one of the world’s leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country’s largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school’s innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

Description

Applications are open to all but internal candidates and former employees of the University of Alberta are given priority consideration. This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure–track appointment with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, in accordance with the University of Alberta Academic Faculty Member Agreements. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Conduct and publish research in top–tier accounting journals.
• Provide service to the School’s academic activities.
• Play an active role in the success and development of the PhD program.

Qualifications

• PhD in an accounting field (or close to completion).
• Demonstrated potential to publish top–level research and achieve teaching excellence.
• Excellent record or strong potential for publication in top (FT) accounting journals.
• Empirical capability to conduct archival or behavioural research.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Proficiency in English.
• CPA certificate or general managerial experience is an asset.
• Consideration will be given to applicants who:
• Have demonstrated the impact of their research.
• Show established teaching skills.
• Have a record of service at the departmental, institutional, national, and/or international levels.
• Have a proven track record of—or interest in—institution building and service, in addition to exceptional scholarship in accounting.

Application Instructions

Please click "Apply Now" and submit the following in one PDF document:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of Publications
• Research Plan
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Any available teaching ratings
• Names of three references who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment

Have your references send their letters of assessment by e‑mail (PDF files) to Dr. Karim Jamal, Chair, Department of Accounting and Business Analytics, Alberta School of Business, Email: [e-mail].

Inclusiveness Statement

The University of Alberta is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, including Canadians and permanent residents, women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and all individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered.

To Apply

Visit https://apptrkr.com/6762377.