LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT IN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE GERALD SCHWARTZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business invites applications for two limited term appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Accounting to begin August 17 2026 for an appointment term ending May 14 2027.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The Gerald Schwartz School of Business 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. St. Francis Xavier University is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate universities nestled in the small Nova Scotia town of Antigonish within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People. Our historic campus is home to a population of around 4000 students.
The successful candidates must have a CPA designation and an interest in teaching at a post secondary level. The primary teaching responsibilities of one of the successful candidates 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 primary teaching responsibilities of the other successful candidate will be to deliver in-person undergraduate courses in both Introductory Managerial Accounting (BSAD 223) and Personal Taxation (BSAD 450). Interest in pursuing a PhD in Accounting would be an asset.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Consideration of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is cancelled. Interested candidates should email applications including curriculum vitae a statement of teaching interests and experiences teaching evaluations (if available) transcripts and the names of three references to:
Dr. Mary Oxner
Chair and Professor
Department of of Accounting and Finance
Gerald Schwartz School of Business
St. Francis Xavier University
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 Human Resources at or .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
StFX is a leading university in Nova Scotia offering exceptional undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a close-knit campus community.