Assistant Professor, Accounting, Edwards School of Business

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan with an anticipated start date of July 1 2027 (or negotiable).

The successful candidate will be joining a research intensive environment and will be expected to contribute to excellence in research and scholarship through high quality peer reviewed publications in their areas of expertise. Preferred candidates will have their primary research interest in the area of financial accounting and reporting sustainability reporting or taxation along with a desire to teach these subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All research methodologies will be considered with a preference for expertise in judgment and decision making research methods.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or equivalent. Candidates near the completion of their Ph.D. are eligible to apply providing the requirements for the Ph.D. degree will be completed imminently. Possessing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation will be an asset. Although the Department is seeking an Assistant Professor exceptionally qualified experienced and accomplished candidates may also apply. Ranks and salary will be based on academic and professional qualifications experience and accomplishments of the successful candidate.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental health and extended vision care plan; pension plan life insurance (compulsory and voluntary) academic long term disability sick leave travel insurance death benefits an employee assistance program a professional expense allowance and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a complete application which includes the following:

• A cover letter of application including a statement of citizenship/immigration status*;
• A detailed and current curriculum vitae;
• A current working paper from your research;
• A teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness if available; and
• Three current letters of reference.

*Due to federal immigration requirements we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens permanent residents or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Questions may be addressed to:

Prof. Regan Schmidt

Department Head Accounting

E-mail:

The anticipated start date is July 1 2027 (or negotiable).

Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin in September.

The University of Saskatchewan is an internationally recognized research intensive university that has a rich history in accounting scholarship evidenced by its offering of the first accounting degree in Canada. The Edwards School of Business has an undergraduate business program with approximately 2600 students. As an AACSB accredited business school we also have thriving Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) . and MBA programs. For more information on the Edwards School of Business please visit our website at . The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon Saskatchewan a city with a diverse and thriving economic base a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs to a student population of over 25000.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive contribute and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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Required Experience:

Junior IC