Assistant Professor in Accounting – University of Saskatchewan

Assistant Professor in Accounting – University of Saskatchewan

• Institution: University of Saskatchewan

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Accounting, Edwards School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: req15407

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Salary based on academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments; comprehensive benefits package

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027, or negotiable

📋 Overview of Role

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Accounting to join the Department of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business. The successful candidate will contribute to a research-intensive environment through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and research, while teaching accounting subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preference will be given to candidates whose primary research interests include financial accounting and reporting, sustainability reporting, or taxation, with expertise in judgment and decision-making research methods considered an asset.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

• Develop and maintain an active research and scholarship program.

• Teach accounting subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contribute to research and teaching in areas such as financial accounting, reporting, sustainability reporting or taxation.

• Participate in academic service and activities within the Department of Accounting and Edwards School of Business.

• Contribute to the research-intensive academic environment of the University of Saskatchewan.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Accounting or equivalent.

• Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. may apply if the degree requirements will be completed imminently.

• Primary research interests in financial accounting and reporting, sustainability reporting, or taxation are preferred.

• Expertise in judgment and decision-making research methods is preferred.

• Demonstrated potential for high-quality peer-reviewed research and scholarship.

• Ability and interest in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Certifications / Licensure: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.

• Exceptionally qualified, experienced and accomplished candidates may also be considered at other academic ranks.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Determined according to academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Dental, health and extended vision care

  • Pension plan

  • Life insurance

  • Academic long-term disability coverage

  • Sick leave

  • Travel insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Professional expense allowance

  • Flexible health and wellness spending program

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application, including citizenship or immigration status

2. Detailed and Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Current Working Paper from the applicant's research

4. Teaching Statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness where available

5. Three Current Letters of Reference

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: University of Saskatchewan Careers – req15407

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Prof. Regan Schmidt, Department Head, Accounting — Acc.Search@edwards.usask.ca

• 📅 Deadline: September 30, 2026

• Application Method: Applications must be submitted through the University of Saskatchewan's online recruitment system.

• Review: Review of applications will begin in September 2026.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: usask.ca