Assistant Professor, Accounting (PhD) - Department of Accounting and Finance, Triffo School of Business

Competition Number: 26.11.287
Category: Full-Time Tenure-Track
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.
Closing Date: A review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Triffo School of Business invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval. 

Your focus will be to continue your scholarly work in an area of accounting, and teach in an area of accounting, tax, auditing, or information systems. 

You will likely have expertise in one of the following areas: 

• Financial accounting and accounting standards;
• Tax;
• Information systems and data analytics; or 
• Auditing. 

You are likely to have evidence of effective teaching of courses at the undergraduate level, and the beginning of a record of scholarly work in the field. Experience in industry, government, or not-for-profit organizations is an asset. 

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in accounting and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. In addition, you may be certified as a CPA. 

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees. 

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees. 

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Gregory Springate, Department Chair, at springateg@macewan.ca.

How to Apply

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This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.