Assistant Professor (Teaching), Accounting, Haskayne School of Business

University of Calgary

Job ID: 34261
Location: Main Campus
Updated March 19, 2025

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta.
The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Description
Applications are invited for a 13-month limited term position in Accounting as an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. The appointment start date is July 1, 2025.

The position requires evidence of teaching effectiveness or competency in teaching and learning. An awareness of how to apply scholarly approaches to teaching & learning practices, participation in reflective practice, and professional learning activities related to teaching and learning would be an asset.
Duties may include teaching in introductory and intermediate financial accounting and managerial accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and some services related to student activities.

Faculty in the Accounting area at the Haskayne School of Business are engaged in a range of teaching across programs, including BComm, MBA, and Master of Management.

Eligibility
• Completion of a related degree is required;
• A CPA designation from Canada is required;
• A PhD in accounting or related field is desired;
• Experience teaching a variety of accounting courses at the post-secondary level;
• Experience in, or capability of, teaching both financial accounting and managerial accounting;
• A track record of effective and innovative pedagogy;
• Evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach to interacting with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders.

Expected Duties include:
• Teaching core courses (e.g., Introductory Financial and Managerial Accounting) and elective courses in accounting (e.g., cost accounting, audit, tax);
• Possibility of coordinating a core course;
• Continuous professional development and contributions to the community of practice in teaching and learning;
• Teaching 'eight' regular (half-credit) courses in the Haskayne School of Business (in person);
• Actively participating in projects and/or committees related to teaching and learning curriculum development and implementation;
• Participating in scholarship of teaching and learning;
• Service within Haskayne.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15819378-assistant-professor-teaching-accounting-haskayne-school-of-business

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as any publications):
• Cover letter including the name and contact information of three referees;
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier;
• Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Questions may be addressed to: Michael Wright, wright@ucalgary.ca

Applications accepted until April 18, 2025.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business, click here.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.