The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan is seeking to appoint a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting effective July 1, 2022.
The successful candidate 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, auditing or taxation, along with a desire to teach these subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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 and with the recognition that commencement of appointment will be contingent on the completion of the Ph.D. Possessing a professional Canadian accounting designation or equivalent will be an asset.
Although the Department is seeking an Assistant Professor, exceptionally qualified and experienced, accomplished candidates may also apply. Ranks and salary will be based on academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments of the successful candidate. Starting salary bands for the 2021-2022 academic year are as follows: Assistant Professor: $98,178 to $117,978; Associate Professor: $117,978 to $137,778; and Professor $137,778 to $160,878, with a higher starting salary in rare and exceptional circumstances pursuant to Article 18.2.6.12 of the 2017-2022 USFA Collective Agreement (https://usaskfaculty.ca/
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, employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance and a flexible health/wellness spending program.
Applications must include:
• A letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status;
• A detailed and current curriculum vitae;
• Statements of research and teaching interests;
• A current working paper from your research;
• A teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
• Three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees directly to the Department Head at the email listed below.
Contact
For more information on any of these opportunities please contact:
Accounting Position
Dr. Ganesh Vaidyanathan, Associate Professor
Department Head, Accounting
vaidyanathan@edwards.usask.ca
Review of applications will commence on December 1 and will continue until position in filled.
The Edwards School of Business has an undergraduate business program with approximately 1,800 students. As an AACSB accredited business school, we also have thriving MBA, M.Sc. Finance, M.Sc. Marketing, and Masters of Professional Accounting programs. For more information on the Edwards School of Business, please visit our website at http://www.edwards.usask.ca. The University of Saskatchewan serves approximately 26,000 students and is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Saskatoon is a vibrant university city with a population approaching 275,000. The city is located on a river in the heartland of Saskatchewan. The city is well known for its summer festivals and riverbank events such as Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, the Jazz Festival, the Fringe Festival and hosts many outdoor activities year-round. For more information please visit http://tourismsaskatoon.com.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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