Tenure-Track Faculty Position In Accounting
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Date Posted: December 10 2025
Posting Deadline: March 1 2026
Department: Department of Accounting
Type of Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Group Affiliation: SMUFU Rank of Assistant Professor
The Department of Accounting in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Marys University invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The proposed start date is July 1 2026.
Job Information and Responsibilities
Applications are welcome from all areas of accounting but the Department will give preference to candidates with a strong ability to teach in the areas of Management Accounting or Management Information Systems. The successful applicant should have strong research credentials and aspire to be an outstanding teacher. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in accounting in hand or be nearing completion. A track record of or potential for scholarly research and publication in respected academic journals is expected. A professional accounting designation will be considered a strong asset.
Demonstrated excellence in or an aptitude for teaching accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Teaching responsibilities may include the coordination of multi-section classes at the undergraduate level. Other teaching duties at the undergraduate or graduate level will be determined based on the successful candidates background interests and program needs.
Salaries are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Saint Marys also offers a wide range of employee benefits such as start-up funding for research and a reduced teaching load in the first two years of appointment. Teaching load reductions may continue if externally funded with grants from SSHRC CIHR NSERC or other external funding sources. Most importantly we offer a collaborative and collegial work environment.
Application Details
Applicants must submit: (1) letter of application (2) curriculum vitae (3) sample of recent scholarly writing (4) teaching portfolio including recent teaching evaluations (5) names and full contact information of three referees and (6) indication of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status. All submitted materials must be consolidated into a single PDF attachment and sent by e-mail to Dr. Hong Fan Co-Chair Department of Accounting emailprotected. A copy should also be sent to the Department secretary emailprotected. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at emailprotected.
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Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our 7000 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
