Odette School of Business - Teaching Intensive Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Accounting)

University of Windsor•Windsor, ON

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Teaching Intensive position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing as early as July 1, 2026. This hire aligns with the University of Windsor strategic plan, Aspire: Together for Tomorrow, ratified Spring 2023. The University embraces a people-first philosophy grounded in a culture of academic excellence and deep belonging. Among key strategic priorities are advancing the journey towards truth and reconciliation; building a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive university; ensuring a high-quality teaching, learning, and student experience; engaging in impactful research, scholarship, and creative activity; fostering a safe, welcoming, and sustainable campus; and engaging in local and global partnerships. The University of Windsor is a Canadian public, comprehensive research university enrolling 16,000 students, including 4,000 graduate students. It offers more than 280 academic programs and certificates, including 70 master’s and doctoral degrees across its nine faculties: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; Graduate Studies; Human Kinetics; Law; Nursing; and Science. It also houses a medical program through the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University. Tenured and tenure-track faculty number about 600.

Requirements

have a PhD degree in accounting with at least five years’ experience working in a public accounting or governmental environment a senior managerial level; or a CPA with more than 15 years’ experience in public accounting at a senior managerial level
fulfill professional requirements required to maintain their CPA designation
have post-secondary teaching experience in accounting related courses at the university level
have evidence of teaching effectiveness supported with independent evidence such as teaching awards/recognition, student surveys, unsolicited student feedback
have the ability to teach financial accounting, taxation, auditing and information systems courses
possess experience in leading and teaching CPA profession-developed audit and assurance courses
have extensive current practical experience in accounting, auditing and taxation with private and public companies, including both for profit and not-for profit entities
be computer literate with experience in using technology in professional accounting, audit and tax assignments, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions
possess a strong and verifiable commitment to advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Reconciliation (EDIBR) through meaningful engagement and practice
have strong communication skills in English
have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with and consult with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds in a professional and collaborative manner

Nice To Haves

experience mentoring and teaching CPA students through the educational and professional certification process
experience in case method teaching
strong working knowledge of accounting, tax and audit software used in the accounting profession such as Tax Prep or Profile, Case Ware and Power BI
demonstrated record of service to the community