Assistant Professor in Accounting

F.C. Manning School of Business
Assistant Professor
Contractually Limited Term Position
Position #: 30129 CLT 10 Months

The F.C. Manning School of Business Administration invites applications from candidates for a 10-Month contract limited term (CLT) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Accounting beginning August 1, 2026, and running to May 31, 2027.

The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will be the required accounting courses that are usually taken in the first two years of the BBA program. These courses are: Financial Accounting 1 & 2 and Management Accounting. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to their development as a post-secondary instructor. In particular, candidates should embody a willingness to collaborate amongst faculty within the accounting area group, foster an engaging classroom experience that is future-focused and aligned with the evolution of the accounting profession, and act as a key resource for those interested in pursuing various professional designations. Contingent upon experience, the candidate could also demonstrate the potential to contribute to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation within the BBA program. Although a willingness to engage in service and scholarly activities (i.e., publications and/or committee work) are recommended, the successful candidate will be expected to prioritize teaching.

Candidates should provide evidence of performance and potential as a teacher, which can include past teaching experience, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, examples of innovative approaches to teaching, supervision of students, and ability and potential to participate in and contribute to the Department's programs.

As outlined in the 17th Collective Agreement between the Faculty Association and the University Board of Governors, Acadia faculty receive a range of benefits, including extended health and dental benefits to complement the public system, relocation expenses, and professional insurance and registration fees. For further information on salary and benefits, please see the 17th Collective Agreement.

Academic Qualifications:

Candidates are required to possess an active Canadian Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation and should have significant, rich, and varied industry experience to inform their teaching activities. A graduate degree (Master’s or a Ph.D.) with a focus in accounting, or a closely related area, represent further preferred qualifications.

How to Apply:

Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:

• the position number (included in the subject of the submission email);
• a cover letter;
• an up-to-date CV or resume;
• Additional documentation providing evidence of performance and potential as a teacher;
• Additional documentation providing information on research and service history (if applicable);
• additional documentation providing information on teaching, research, and service is welcome;
• the names and email/phone contact information of at least three references, one of whom can speak directly about the applicant’s teaching (referees will be contacted soon after the closing date if the applicant is short-listed.)

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Edith Callaghan
Chair of the Selection Committee
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. All information provided will be held in strict confidence by Human Resources and is not seen by the Committee. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level, including an option to not self-identify. Please note that failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated equity-seeking groups.

Closing Date: Thursday May 21, 2026, at 11:59 P.M.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Leanna McDonald, our department Administrative Assistant: leanna.mcdonald@acadiau.ca