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Position Summary

McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for one Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the Accounting Area. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in any area of specialization in Accounting, as well as to applicants demonstrating outstanding potential who are doctoral students and who plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2027. Preference will be given to candidates whose research aligns with Faculty priority areas of Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Sustainability; or Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Successful candidates should have the ability to teach courses in financial accounting and management accounting and will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling and impactful research agenda. The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching, an experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top journals in accounting studies such as those listed on the Desautels 22. Successful candidates are also expected to work actively with doctoral students, teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to the administration of the Area and Faculty. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing; but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

McGill University
McGill is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis on scholarly activities and groundbreaking research across various disciplines and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. Located in downtown Montreal, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management brings together a diverse community of scholars whose expertise contributes to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. The Faculty offers a personalized and experiential approach to education, emphasizing responsible management by applying interdisciplinary, integrated and globally minded perspectives to teaching, research and partnerships. The Accounting Area at Desautels brings together scholars specializing in the creation and dissemination of high-quality accounting research. Professors have diverse disciplinary backgrounds and theoretical and methodological approaches and enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. McGill’s emphasis is on research quality and academic and practitioner impact. The Faculty offers a Major and Concentration in Accounting at the undergraduate level, a joint honours program with Economics, and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA), an accredited CPA Quebec Professional Education Program preparing students to write the national Common Final Exam. The Area is also home to a PhD specialization in Accounting.

Members of the Area are affiliated with the Business and Management Research Centre, a research incubator that helps develop and fund research initiatives through PhD seed grants, travel grants, and brownbag seminars. Montreal is a vibrant, multilingual city that blends rich history with modern innovation, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its safe neighbourhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for both individuals and families. From world- class culture and cuisine to thriving industries and diverse communities, Montreal offers a dynamic lifestyle that’s both enriching and accessible. Discover Montreal Best cities to study in the world Desautels Faculty of Management Compensation levels, teaching load, research funding and travel support are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process and deadline
These materials must be submitted through Workday (all in the same section as you submit your CV):
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of current and prospective research
• When applicable, evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Sample research papers
We are not requesting reference letters at this point; a reference check is a secondary step which may follow.

All application materials should be submitted electronically and only complete electronic submissions are accepted. Applications received by February 27, 2027 will be given full consideration. However, the hiring process, including the review of application materials, interviews and campus visits with short-listed candidates will be ongoing until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview, if health and safety standards allow it, in-person in Montreal.

Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to
wuyang.zhao@mcgill.ca
The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:
Prof. Wuyang Zhao
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

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Position Summary
McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for one Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the Strategy & Organization (S&O) Area. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in any area of specialization relevant to strategy and organization, as well as to applicants demonstrating outstanding potential who are doctoral students and who plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2027. Preference will be given to candidates whose research aligns with Faculty priority areas of Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Sustainability; or Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

How organizations define, pursue, govern, and sustain forms of value that cannot be reduced to short-term economic performance may be the most pressing challenges of our time. Social impact is no longer a peripheral concern, but increasingly central to how the next generation of managers will be educated. Successful candidates should have the ability to teach courses focusing on the social impact of strategic management and organizations; and will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling and impactful research agenda. Social impact in strategic management is core to the intellectual identity of the Strategy and Organization area, where colleagues engage with programs focused on how organizations formulate direction, coordinate complex activity, respond to institutional pressures, and create value across multiple stakeholder groups.

The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching, an experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top journals in strategy and organization studies such as those listed on the Desautels 22. Successful candidates are also expected to work actively with doctoral students, to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to the administration of the Area and Faculty. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing; but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

McGill University
McGill is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis on scholarly activities and groundbreaking research across various disciplines and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. Located in downtown Montreal, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management brings together a diverse community of scholars whose expertise contributes to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. The Faculty offers a personalized and experiential approach to education, emphasizing responsible management by applying interdisciplinary, integrated and globally minded perspectives to teaching, research and partnerships.

The Strategy and Organization Area at Desautels brings together scholars specializing in strategic management, organizational theory, and the study of globalization, industry emergence, and organizational change. Professors have diverse disciplinary backgrounds and theoretical and methodological approaches and enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. McGill’s emphasis is on research that combines theoretical and empirical rigour with social relevance, often addressing “big questions” through longitudinal, process-focused study.

The Faculty offers a Major in Strategic Management at the undergraduate level, along with concentrations in Social Business & Enterprise and Global Strategy, as well as an MBA concentration in Global Strategy and Leadership and a PhD specialization in Strategy and Organization. Members of the Area are affiliated with the Centre for Strategy Studies in Organizations (CSSO), which promotes research on the formation of strategic direction, innovation in organizational forms and practices, and the relationship between organizations and society.

Montreal is a vibrant, multilingual city that blends rich history with modern innovation, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its safe neighbourhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for both individuals and families. From world-class culture and cuisine to thriving industries and diverse communities, Montreal offers a dynamic lifestyle that’s both enriching and accessible. Discover Montreal Best cities to study in the world Desautels Faculty of Management Compensation levels, teaching load, research funding and travel support are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process and deadline
These materials must be submitted through Workday (all in the same section as you submit your CV):
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of current and prospective research
When applicable, evidence of teaching effectiveness
Sample research papers
We are not requesting reference letters at this point; reference check is a secondary step which may follow.

All application materials should be submitted electronically by October 20, 2026 and only complete electronic submissions are accepted. The hiring process including the review of application materials, interviews and campus visits with short-listed candidates will be ongoing until the positions are filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview, if health and safety standards allow it, in-person in Montreal.

Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to saku.mantere@mcgill.ca
The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:
Prof. Saku Mantere
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.

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Position number: 38118
Department: Accounting and Finance
Faculty: Management, Asper School of Business
Posting start date: August 24, 2026
Posting close date: September 30, 2026
For more information please contact: Dai.Zhang@umanitoba.ca

The Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for a full-time position in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, or on a mutually agreed upon date. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Candidates applying must have completed or nearly completed a Ph.D. in MIS or Business Analytics or a related area. We welcome candidates from all research areas in information systems while giving preference to those conducting AI-related research. The successful candidate should be able to develop and teach AI-related courses such as programming for business analytics, AI applications in business, managing with AI, and business process design for AI. Duties include research, teaching, and professional service (for the School, the University, and the community). Teaching at both Master and undergraduate levels is expected. The normal teaching load at the Asper School is four courses per year (e.g., 2 + 2) with a course release for the first year. At the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must display a promising research agenda and have demonstrated success in teaching. At the Associate Professor rank, candidates must have a strong research orientation, a demonstrated record of high-quality publications, and successful experience in academic teaching. Substantial start-up research funding is provided to new faculty members as is a fully paid six-month sabbatical after three years.

Please state in your cover letter what you bring to this position, including relevant experience and expertise. The candidates will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in an ethical and collegial manner in a collaborative atmosphere.

Candidates will be asked to serve on both School and University committees, and in relevant collaborations across the school and more broadly. Service duties will be explicitly recognized and considered in assigning teaching duties and in the promotion process. The Asper School is the principal business school in the Province of Manitoba and is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) among the top 5% of business schools internationally. The school offers BComm (Hons), MBA, MFin, MSCM, MSc, and PhD degrees. We are a research-intensive institution that is proud of our teaching. We are comprised of approximately 67 full-time faculty members (representing over 13 countries) publishing in leading academic journals. Our School overlooks the beautiful Red River, with most faculty offices offering views of the river. Visit the website of the Asper School of Business to learn more.

The Department currently has 23 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members, two instructors, and 11 part-time sessional instructors. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Accounting, Finance, MIS, and Business and Artificial Intelligence. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/asper/department-accounting-and-finance

Additional Information:
To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment. An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence.

Application Process:
Application materials should include a CV, contact information for three references (please do not ask your references to send a letter at this stage), a one-page statement of teaching interests and experience, equity, diversity and inclusion statement and evidence of effective teaching if available. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. Please forward application materials by email to our Department Administrator Miss Annie Zhang at Dai.Zhang@umanitoba.ca. Please state “Application (Position number 38118)” in the subject line of your application email, and address application materials to:

Steven Zheng, Chair, MIS Search Committee
I.H. Asper School of Business
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 5V4

For full consideration, please submit your application by October 1, 2026. A review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026. However, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

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Post-Doctoral Scholar Position: Attention to Cybersecurity in Organizations
Position Title: One-year Post-Doctoral Scholar
Annual Salary: Up to $75,000 plus benefits and vacation
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Start and end dates: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
Location: Waterloo, ON
Reports to: Dr. W. Alec Cram, Associate Professor
Department: School of Accounting & Finance, University of Waterloo
Education: Must hold a PhD by the appointment start date
Posting closes: Friday, October 30, 2026

Position Summary
The School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo is seeking one post-doctoral scholar to serve as a researcher in the National Cybersecurity Consortium-funded project focusing on attention to cybersecurity in organizations. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the University of Waterloo and based at the School of Accounting & Finance. UW’s School of Accounting and Finance is widely recognized for its research and academic programs. We value academic diversity and offer a collegial and stimulating environment that promotes collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and growth. The School offers eight different programs, including five bachelor degrees, two master degrees, and one Ph.D. degree. The University of Waterloo consistently ranks as a leading comprehensive university in Canada and an innovator in education and research. The campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, a one-hour drive from Toronto, a multicultural metropolis and Canada’s financial capital.

This position is open to qualified candidates who are already legally entitled to work in Canada. The research project is focused on the managerial challenges of directing employee attention towards the fulfillment of day-to-day cybersecurity responsibilities. Rooted in a human-centric view
of cybersecurity, we seek to understand how fluctuations in employee attention to cybersecurity responsibilities relate to (in)secure behaviour at work. The phase of the project that the successful candidate will focus on is a qualitative investigation of cybersecurity professionals (e.g., analysts, managers, incident responders) to investigate how the volume and complexity of cybersecurity responsibilities impact employee attention during crises (e.g., cyberattacks).

Job Responsibilities
The post-doctoral scholar will be responsible for the following activities and outputs:
• Helping to plan and oversee the project’s research activities;
• Recruiting research participants;
• Conducting interviews with participants and other data collection activities;
• Contributing to scholarly and practitioner conference papers, journal articles, and teaching
cases;
• Disseminating research findings to academic and practitioner audiences.
No teaching, teaching assistant, or service responsibilities are required for the position.

Accountabilities
• The post-doctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. W. Alec Cram
(https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-accounting-and-finance/profiles/w-alec-cram)

Qualifications
• Candidates must have completed a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, management science) by the appointment start date, but not more than 5 years (60 months) prior to the start date.
• Strong understanding of behavioural cybersecurity concepts, including cybersecurity education/awareness/training, policy compliance, control, insider threats, culture, and governance are necessary.
• Experience with qualitative research methods, including interviews and the use of NVivo, will be considered advantageous.

If this position interests you, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references, and one published or working paper in one PDF file to the W. Alec Cram at wacram@uwaterloo.ca with ‘Cybersecurity Post-Doc’ in the subject line by Friday, October 30, 2026.

**Due to the anticipated number of applications we will receive, we will only be contacting those candidates selected for an interview. Please note that AI tools are not used in our application review process. To ensure a fair and authentic review, all submissions will be assessed by our hiring team**

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The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of operations management. The start date is scheduled for August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in a field related to operations management, specifically in data analytics related to operations management or operations research (e.g., revenue management, supply chain management, sustainable operations, big data analytics), as well as Ph.D. students in one of these fields who demonstrate outstanding potential and are expected to complete their degree by December 2027. We are specifically seeking candidates whose research and teaching focus on analytics, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge digital technologies; innovation and entrepreneurship; sustainable development; or equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in data analysis, such as data mining, machine learning or deep learning, predictive analytics, computational programming, and data visualization. They must also be capable of conducting a compelling, cutting-edge research program with significant impact. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their teaching methods, present a record of research publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals reflecting relevant experience, and show a clear commitment to conducting significant, innovative research in operations management that will be published in reputable management journals such as those listed in the Desautels 22. Above all, we are seeking someone whose expertise lies in data-driven research. We welcome applications from individuals in related disciplines, including statistics, economics, and computer science, provided that their research is largely focused on operations management. The successful candidate will also be expected to work actively with doctoral students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the administration of the department and the Faculty. McGill University is an English-language institution where the majority of teaching and research activities are conducted in English. Proficiency in English is therefore essential for oral and written communication, but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable. Compensation, teaching load, research funding, and travel support are competitive and determined based on the candidate’s experience.

Application Submission and Deadline
The following documents must be submitted via Workday (in the section designated for the résumé):
• cover letter;
• résumé;
• a statement of your current and future research;
• evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of your teaching methods (if applicable);
• example(s) of scientific articles.

We do not require letters of recommendation at this stage of the process, but reference checks may be conducted at a later date. If you have any questions about the position or the submission of documents, please email juan.serpa@mcgill.ca

All required documents must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026, although applications received after this date may still be considered. We will continue the hiring process—which includes reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and arranging campus visits with selected candidates—until the position is filled or we decide to close the search. Selected candidates who are invited to meet with faculty members can expect to be called for an in-person interview in Montreal, health and safety standards permitting. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be authorized to work in Canada and be able to work in Quebec, on the campus where the position is based.

You may address your cover letter to:
Operations Management Recruitment Committee
Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G5, Canada

Application deadline: October 15, 2026.

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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting, Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027 (or negotiable). The successful candidate will be joining a research intensive environment and will be expected to contribute to excellence in research and scholarship through high quality peer reviewed publications in their areas of expertise. Preferred candidates will have their primary research interest in the area of financial accounting and reporting, sustainability reporting, or taxation, along with a desire to teach these subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All research methodologies will be considered with a preference for expertise in judgment and decision making research methods.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or equivalent. Candidates near the completion of their Ph.D. are eligible to apply providing the requirements for the Ph.D. degree will be completed imminently. Possessing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation will be an asset. Although the Department is seeking an Assistant Professor, exceptionally qualified, experienced and accomplished candidates may also apply. Ranks and salary will be based on academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments of the successful candidate.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a complete application, which includes the following:
-A cover letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status*;
-A detailed and current curriculum vitae;
-A current working paper from your research;
-A teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available; and
-Three current letters of reference.

*Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only complete applications will be considered.

Questions may be addressed to:
Prof. Regan Schmidt
Department Head, Accounting
E-mail: Acc.Search@edwards.usask.ca

Review of applications will begin in September.

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MacEwan University’s Triffo School of Business is seeking applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute. The position will commence January 1, 2027, or as close to that date as mutually agreed, subject to final budgetary approval. This position will support and build on MacEwan University’s Teaching Greatness: Strategic Vision 2030

The CRC will build on the Triffo School of Business’ strengths in community-driven social innovation, transforming ideas into action and community impact. The successful applicant will receive a full-time, probationary tenure-track position (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) and may be rooted in any of the four Departments in the Triffo School of Business. See our website Triffo – MacEwan University for information on the Departments. The successful applicant will also serve as the Director of MacEwan’s Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute. Upon starting the academic appointment, the successful applicant will work with the University to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. For further information relating to a Tier 2 Chair, please click here. In addition to establishing a research program, the workload includes teaching and curriculum development, as well as contributions to university service. The successful applicant will have a reduced teaching load during the CRC appointment.

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026.

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