Accounting

Tenured or Tenure-Track Position in Accounting

THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE is seeking applications for one tenured or tenure-track position in accounting commencing July 2014 at our Calgary campus at any rank.

Applicants should possess a PhD or be in the final stages of completing their dissertation. Professional certification is preferred. A commitment to teaching excellence and publishing research in quality journals is required. We offer competitive salaries, reasonable teaching loads, paid study leaves, comprehensive benefits package as well as research and teaching support. This position is subject to budget approval.

The Faculty of Management consists of approximately 70 faculty members with diverse research interests and approximately 2100 undergraduate students located in the three campuses of Lethbridge, Edmonton and Calgary. The Faculty has a research-based MSc program in Management and strong international exchange programs in place for both students and faculty. The Faculty is part of the University of Lethbridge which has approximately 8300 students from 90 countries. In the past, the University has been rated #1 for research activities among institutions of its size in Canada. For more information about the Faculty visit our website at: www.uleth.ca/man/.

Our Calgary Campus is located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and offers classes in the evening and on Saturdays to a student population composed primarily of working adults. Home to Canada's petroleum industry, Calgary boasts over one million people. It lies in the centre of ranching country, yet is less than two hours from Banff National Park, Lake Louise, four world renowned ski resorts, and over 40 golf courses. Enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing, cycling, and hiking in the nearby Provincial and National Park system, and return to an urban setting for philharmonic concerts, museums or sporting events. Alberta is presently the economic growth engine of Canada, with the lowest tax rates in the country.

Email your application directly to management.dean@uleth.ca including a cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations, research and teaching philosophy, evidence of research effectiveness, and three reference letters. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.