"Assistant Professor in Accounting"

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) 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, 2026.

Applicants must have a completed PhD in Accounting or closely related area at the time of application. Candidates from all areas of Accounting are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated mastery of techniques in theory, empirical, or experimental research methods is required, as well as a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant research seminars and conferences, awards and accolades, editorial activities, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Select candidates will be invited for a campus visit to the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Rotman School of Management to present their research as part of the interview process.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). UTM Management is part of the broader tri-campus network, along with the Rotman School of Management and University of Toronto Scarborough Management units, under the Graduate Department of Management. Successful candidates will be cross-appointed to the Accounting Area of the Rotman School of Management, providing them opportunities to collaborate with faculty and graduate students at the St George Campus. They will be part of a strong culture of research, doctoral training, graduate and undergraduate management education with the following programs: PhD; B.Com., BBA and HBA (Management). For more information about the position and the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit this link.

Salaries are competitive and are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and an EDI statement as outlined above.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Questions about this position may be addressed to chair.utmm@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 30, 2025.