Assistant Professor in Accounting

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of research, teaching and service duties. Duties and responsibilities will include: collaborating with other researchers; pursuing an innovative research program that produces cutting-edge, high quality research in the field of accounting; pursuing external funding; teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; assisting with curriculum development as it pertains to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Competency Map 2.0; supervising and mentoring students and engaging in maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Accounting or a PhD in Management with an Accounting specialization. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are very close to completion in the field of accounting may also be considered. Candidates from all areas of accounting are welcome.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• a strong emerging research profile including the ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline;
• demonstrated capacity or potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curricula, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department, School, the Faculty and the University through collegial service.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $106,774.00 per annum.

Working at TMU

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. TMU’s growing reputation and global reach—reflected in its performance across select national and international rankings—support its mission to address real-world challenges, attract top talent and strengthen impact across teaching, research and innovation. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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School of Accounting & Finance, TRSM

The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is located on Bay Street, in the heart of Canada’s biggest financial district. The SAF offers experiential learning through a rigorous and advanced curriculum. The SAF creates job-ready graduates to succeed in today’s ever-changing business world. Within the SAF, the Accounting Department is a dynamic group of collegial professionals who value innovative approaches to research and teaching. In the last several years, a number of our faculty have been awarded research grants from SSHRC and other external agencies. Our department has also been successful in obtaining funding from CPA Ontario. We have a burgeoning co-op program, and attract excellent students.

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How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by December 1, 2026. The application must contain the following:

• a cover letter indicating areas of research and teaching interests;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a research statement;
• a teaching dossier including a teaching philosophy statement and results of recent teaching evaluations (or equivalent evidence);
• an EDI statement (max two pages); and
• names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America*, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. ?

* Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, or Indigenous peoples of North America ?will be invited to complete an affirmation process at TMU. This process involves candidates providing relevant documentation to support the claim of Indigenous identity and participating in discussions with the University’s Indigenous Human Resources Lead in order to share relevant information about their lived experience.

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee (DHC) Chair, Dr. Shadi Farshadfar, at sfarshadfar@torontomu.ca.

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.