Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Accounting

Date Posted: 02/01/2023
Closing Date: 03/08/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 29438
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the area of Accounting with a focus in auditing or taxation. The expected start date of this appointment is July 1, 2023.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline (Economics, Finance, or Law) by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Applicants with a focus in audit must have a CPA designation. We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing an award-winning career in university teaching and associated pedagogical or practitioner-oriented research, to complement and enhance our existing strengths. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellent teaching, a commitment to excellence in pedagogical practices and teaching innovation, and an interest in teaching-related scholarly activities in auditing, taxation, or other areas of accounting.

The successful applicant will demonstrate mastery of their subject area and will possess a strong demonstrated ability to integrate theory and practice through effective communication and presentation skills to stimulate and challenge the intellectual capacity of students. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery and development of course-related instructional materials. Experience in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in a management program is desirable. Prior experience teaching in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is an asset.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical practices can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, strong letters of reference from referees of high standing, and the candidate’s teaching dossier. The teaching dossier submitted as part of the application should include a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course material, and teaching evaluations.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach auditing or taxation in our Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDipPA) program and have a good understanding of using cases to encourage critical thinking and in-depth analysis. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach a range of undergraduate and Master’s level courses in the areas of accounting, contribute to the ongoing improvement of the curriculum, and facilitate linkages with the business community.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is Canada's largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School operates an undergraduate Commerce program, a full-time, part-time, and executive MBA program, a Ph.D., and other programs. We attract outstanding students and place them with leading institutions, corporations and consulting firms. The breadth of programs offers a wide array of teaching opportunities.

Rotman is situated in the heart of Canada's corporate and financial center, and the world’s most diverse city. Rotman’s core values reflect this diversity and, as such, we are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience and interest in promoting a diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Connect/AboutRotman/OurValues.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a complete teaching dossier.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed), including at least one primarily addressing the candidates teaching, by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the FAQ’s. Letters should be addressed to the following:

Professor Alex Edwards
Recruiting Committee Chair, Accounting
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
Email: Gilda.Serrao@rotman.utoronto.ca

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Gilda.Serrao@rotman.utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by March 8, 2023.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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