Open Rank – Accounting

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Accounting and be able to demonstrate research excellence through high-quality publications. They should guide research efforts in their areas of expertise, aligning with Beedie’s strategic priorities of innovation, social responsibility, and a global perspective. Additionally, the candidate should have experience or the aptitude to contribute to Beedie’s teaching excellence through teaching financial accounting, managerial accounting, and/or auditing at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to engage with communities of practice and make an impact through their research. A professional accounting designation, along with experience teaching data analytics, would be an asset for this position.

Qualifications for Assistant Professor

Candidates for the Assistant Professor position are expected to have a strong publication record in reputable journals or demonstrate a robust pipeline of peer-reviewed papers under review. Additionally, they should exhibit clear evidence of being an effective teacher, the potential for growth as a scholar, and a willingness to actively contribute to the University. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Accounting by the employment start date. However, PhD candidates with solid indications of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor, with a promotion to Assistant Professor upon completing the PhD.

Qualifications for Associate Professor

Candidates for the Associate Professor position should have an established track record of excellence in research and scholarship. The successful candidate is expected to have developed a clear program of research and be able to show prospects for future and ongoing contributions to the literature in their field. With regard to teaching, the candidate should have demonstrated ongoing development of instructional effectiveness across a range of Accounting courses and made significant teaching-related contributions. A record of active engagement and leadership role in university and community service is also required.

Duties

As SFU is a leading research university, successful candidates are expected to contribute to Beedie’s research excellence. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or auditing at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. In addition, the successful candidate will actively participate in Beedie’s collegial self-governance and offer support and guidance to students, peers, and the academic community through activities such as committee work, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.

About Beedie

Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business is a dynamic teaching and learning setting with a reputation for producing global-class research. Located on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), Səmyámə (Semiahmoo), and sc̓əwaθən (Tsawwassen) Peoples, SFU is actively building a diverse and inclusive community.

As a top ranked research school, SFU Beedie has the distinction of being among only one per cent of business schools worldwide with double accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. SFU Beedie is a signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education and offers programs at the undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and executive levels. We pioneered Canada’s first Executive MBA, Management of Technology MBA, and the first EMBA in Indigenous Business Leadership in North America. SFU Beedie prides itself on innovation and entrepreneurship and we are home to the RADIUS social innovation lab and venture incubator.

SFU is the top university in the world for entrepreneurial spirit and the top university in Canada for innovation. With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver, SFU offers a strong research environment and is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 and top family-friendly employers (https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-simon-fraser).

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted directly to our in-house application tracking system via the link here: https://beedie.sfu.ca/about/work-with-us. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 6, 2024; however, we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled. Please indicate clearly the rank you wish to be considered for.

A complete application must include:
• A cover letter
• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae with details of your research and teaching, scholarly record, funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships
• A statement outlining how your research and teaching align with the position’s qualifications and Beedie’s strategic priorities and vision
• A proposed program of research and two examples of scholarly work
• A teaching portfolio and/or evidence of teaching potential in the area, which may include a statement of pedagogy, prior or proposed syllabi, and evidence of the quality of any prior teaching (e.g., student or peer feedback) and your commitment to improving your teaching practice
• Names and email addresses of 3 referees, ranked in order of preference. SFU will contact referees directly

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $189,700 – $199,700, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. A successful candidate with experience commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for the Associate Professor rank. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Associate Professor rank is $215,142-$235,142, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for a successful candidate starting at the Instructor rank is $183,340 – $189,700.

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them in their application. SFU also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience and willingness in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

Simon Fraser University encourages applications from all qualified applicants; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. Please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page (https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/benefits-services.html) for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations please contact the Beedie School of Business Faculty Relations Advisor in Faculty Relations (https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/contact.html).

Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: Collection Notice (https://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/academic-careers.html)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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