Assistant or Associate or Full Professor, Sprott School of Business (Accounting)
About the Position
- Field of Specialization: Accounting
- Academic Unit: Sprott School of Business
- Category of Appointment: Preliminary (Tenure-Track)
- Rank/Position Title: Open
- Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and track record.
- Existing Vacancy: Yes
- Start Date: July 1, 2027
- Closing Date: Completed applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2026, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The Sprott School of Business invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor beginning July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and graduate courses to a culturally diverse student body, supervise graduate students, maintain an active research program, and participate actively in the ongoing development of our academic programs in a highly collegial environment.
About the Academic Unit
The Sprott School of Business is committed to excellence in research and teaching and holds accreditation from AACSB. Faculty at Sprott have recognized expertise across a broad range of accounting-related areas, including the accounting profession and careers, governance and accountability, measurement and impact, performance management, social and sustainability accounting, taxation, and voluntary disclosure, among others. The School offers a diverse portfolio of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with a concentration in Accounting, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, Master of Accounting, Master of Science in Management, and PhD in Management. Additional information about the Sprott School of Business is available at https://sprott.carleton.ca/.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must:
- Hold a PhD, or equivalent, in Accounting. Candidates close to completion will also be considered.
- Commensurate with experience, demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, innovative and scholarly research, including the ability to develop an externally funded, high-quality research program consistent with AACSB expectations for a doctoral-granting business school.
- Demonstrate teaching excellence, or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
- Demonstrate commitment to, or strong potential for, service, including committee work, curriculum development, or accreditation activities (e.g., AACSB).
- Demonstrate potential to supervise graduate students at the master’s and doctoral level.
- Demonstrate contributions, or strong potential for contributions to the academic life of the Unit.
- Demonstrate experience and/or potential in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the discipline and across the university community.
The following are considered assets:
- A Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Research and/or professional experience in taxation.
- Ability/strong potential to engage in collaborative research with existing members of the Unit.
- Demonstrated engagement or liaison with business, government, and/or professional accounting associations.
Application Instructions
Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF document to hiring@sprott.carleton.ca by
August 31, 2026. The application package must include:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae
- A sample of research publications and/or working papers
- A record of teaching experience and effectiveness if applicable
- A statement that identifies your strengths and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities.
In addition, three letters of reference are required and must be submitted directly by the referees to the email address above and received by the application deadline.
Applicants should also indicate in their application whether they are currently, or will be by the starting date, legally eligible to work in Canada.
About Carleton University
Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. With strong leadership, it enjoys a healthy financial position and our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/.
Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, Carleton understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin at https://carleton.ca/indigenous/kinamagawin/ and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at http://carleton.ca/equity for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact hiring@sprott.carleton.ca as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.