Professor in Accounting (open rank

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Help build a better Canada through better business. Join the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, a dynamic community united in the spirit of collegiality and driven by the vision of a Greener, Healthier, Happier and Wealthier, more prosperous future for all.

The Telfer School of Management invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in accounting. Applications from candidates at all ranks will be considered, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2027.

Title of Position: Professor in accounting. The rank is commensurate with experience.

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions: teaching, research, and academic service activities.

Scholarly and research activities: develop and maintain an active research agenda in the field of accounting and related areas such as auditing.

Teaching activities: teaching, as assigned, at the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervise in graduate programs, as required.

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The candidate will be an active member of the Accounting and Finance section. Administrative duties will be agreed upon with the section and the Dean.

Preferences:

Preference will be given to candidates with strong ability to teach in both official languages (French and English) and who hold a Canadian CPA designation.

Terms: New tenure-track position.

Wage: The salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Desmarais Hall, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Telfer Recruitment Team, Telfer School of Management, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. .

Skills requirements:

Education: Ph.D. in Accounting or in a related discipline. Candidates close to completion may also be considered.

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Language: Excellent communication skills in French. Passive knowledge of one’s second official language (English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Final date to receive applications
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Applications received prior to August 31, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Applications must contain:
1) cover letter,
2) curriculum vitae,
3) research statement
4) statement of teaching philosophy,
5) recent teaching evaluation reports, and
6) the names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

More information regarding . Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

General inquiries and reference letters may be sent to .

About Telfer

The Telfer School of Management is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin people in the heart of Ottawa, the capital of Canada, a G7 nation. Offering a bilingual environment, our school is the proud academic home to some 5,000 students, 100 full-time faculty members, and more than 35,000 alumni. We are driven by a passion for putting sustainability and social responsibility, healthcare innovation, workplace well-being and entrepreneurship at the centre of business decision-making.

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