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.