Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting

University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor – Accounting

The Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) Division of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) invites applications for up to two tenure-track faculty positions in Accounting. Although preference will be given to applications at the Assistant Professor rank, we will also consider applications at the Associate Professor rank.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applications should have completed or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Accounting, and have demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching or a record of outstanding research and teaching commensurate with the rank. Applicants working in any area of accounting are encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Duties include developing and maintaining an active research program aimed at making a significant contribution to the profession, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, supervising Ph.D. students, as well as contributing to other teaching and administrative initiatives of the Accounting and Information Systems Division and the Sauder School of Business. Teaching and service requirements are similar to other research-intensive universities.

Appointment is available July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027, and is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $220,000-$300,000 per annum.

The Sauder School of Business is part of the University of British Columbia (UBC). UBC ranks among the top 30 universities worldwide, attracting a high-quality and diverse student body. UBC is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a city that routinely ranks as one of the best places to live in the world. With a population of 2.5 million, Vancouver is a vibrant and multicultural city situated between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean and is located two hours from Whistler and Seattle, Washington.

A full application package should include:
(1) A cover letter explaining your interest in UBC Sauder;
(2) A curriculum vitae;
(3) a record of teaching effectiveness;
(4) Research papers (recently published research papers or current working papers);
(5) Teaching dossier or record of teaching effectiveness, if applicable;
(6) Three letters of reference (Four for the associate rank). They may be included as part of the application package or may be submitted separately by the letter writers to ensure confidentiality.

Please compile your application documents into one PDF file, using your last name (e.g, Smith.pdf) as the file name and submit the application to debra.harris@sauder.ubc.ca, using “Accounting Position” in the subject line. The reference letters should be emailed separately from the person writing the reference letter. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2025; However, applications may be considered after this date until the position is filled. Appointment is available July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

 

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Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Information regarding hiring is available on our website at: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Faculty/People/Faculty_Openings.