Assistant Professor - Accounting

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Accounting. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. In addition, the University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive Excellence. Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be connected with colleagues from under-represented groups, including those hired through targeted efforts in recent years across departments spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Requirements

• Earned a PhD degree in Accounting, or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in accounting.
• Academic concentration and research program that are directly related to accounting.
• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, forthcoming publications, or working papers that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees of high standing in the candidate’s field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.
• Submission of a 1- to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Capable of teaching assurance and tax.
• Hold a CPA designation.
• Research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Assigned a teaching and service load.
• Advancing the area's research agenda.
• Teaching undergraduate students at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
• Active involvement in PhD student education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree