Assistant Professor - LTA, Accounting
Assistant Professor - LTA, Accounting
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Job Description
The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business invites applications for a 9-month limited-term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Accounting. The appointment will begin on August 15 2025 and end on May 31 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate must have a CPA designation and an interest in teaching at a post-secondary level. The primary teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to deliver in-person undergraduate courses in both Introductory Financial Accounting (BSAD 221) and Intermediate Financial Accounting (BSAD 323 and BSAD 324).
The Department is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFXs priorities of equity diversity and inclusion. This position is situated in a high-performing department with a strong collaborative faculty environment.
The appointment will be made commensurate with qualifications and experience at the Assistant Professor (1) level ( program is based in Antigonish Nova Scotia and it is expected the successful candidate will reside in the region for the duration of the appointment.
About the Gerald Schwartz School of Business
The School houses three departments and offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams a thesis-based honours program a co-op option and multiple international exchange opportunities. The Gerald Schwartz School is a signatory to PRME and the accounting program is accredited by the CPA Atlantic School of Business.
Application Instructions
Consideration of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is cancelled. To apply please submit a letter of application curriculum vitae a statement of teaching interests and experiences teaching evaluations (if available) and the names of three references to:
Department of Accounting and Finance
St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Email your application to:
St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at or .
About St. Francis Xavier University
Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching exceptional hands-on research opportunities and global exchanges -- all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life determined to make a positive impact on the 2022 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more visit .
About Antigonish Nova Scotia
The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit or .
Employment Type
Full-Time
